May 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

More reactions in Kabul to the demise of bin Laden

MC2 Cody Hitson talks to troops deployed in Afghanistan to find out how they feel about the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death:

Published Mon, May 02 2011 6:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Burial at sea w/ according to Islamic custom

So we had some Muslim clerics take care of OBL's carcass before we fed it to the sharks. Why did we do that? I thought that bin Laden and the terrorists were not true Muslims and perverted the faith of Allah? I thought that we couldn't consider...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 4:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Readers in MO & MN, sound off

Know we have readers in the Joplin & MN, so sound off and let us know you are okay. Meantime, thoughts and prayers needed! LW

Published Mon, May 23 2011 12:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Honoring the flag

This kid is an inspiration and his parents deserve kudos for teaching him respect and honor. His father was a Marine and they are making sure the next generation knows what America is all about. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com

Published Mon, May 23 2011 3:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Bin Laden takedown talk w/ Frank Gaffney

First thing to do is read both of Froggy's posts (Blue Falcon Alert & Squandering our victory)about the BS being spun by the left to try and shield Obama from the consequences of his actions. If he ordered the SEALS to shoot bin Laden, then they...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 5:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Obama and the War Powers deadline

President Obama's 60-day time limit on the use of military force in Libya expires today. Section 1544(b) of the War Powers Resolution states that "the President shall terminate any use of United States Armed Forces" at the end of the 60...

Published Fri, May 20 2011 3:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

The Three wars in Afghanistan

A thoughtful and insightful piece about the limits of COIN in the remotest areas of Afghanistan. There is not one war in Afghanistan. There are three. First, there is the fight against al-Qaeda and related terrorist groups. Second is the war to protect...

Published Sat, May 21 2011 6:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Back to being a wuss - no OBL picture (update)

I honestly don't get this. Why in the world does Obama think that showing a photo of a dead OBL is akin to "spiking the football" and will only do harm, no good? The apparent thinking is that showing such a picture will inflame the jihadists...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 11:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Spirit of America hiring Afghanistan Field Reps

A great group that makes substantive contributions to our war efforts is hiring some folks to assist our troops by providing them with items they need to make friends with the locals. Spirit of America seeks an exceptional individual with a US military...

Published Tue, May 24 2011 6:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

For Fans of "Gunner Palace" and for all returning veterans...

Michael Tucker is a pal of us here at Blackfive and he has a follow up film coming out on Monday. Five years after filming the now classic Iraq War film GUNNER PALACE, directors Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein turn their focus on America in HOW TO...

Published Thu, May 19 2011 4:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs

Missile drones for all my friends

Attackerman from Wired has the literal skinny on a weaponized mini-drone that could be making dead tangos in the near future. TAMPA, Florida — Never let it be said that small isn’t powerful. A Northern California company has just built commandos perhaps...

Published Sun, May 22 2011 7:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

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