July 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Apologize? For What?

When the tragic events in Norway became known, many immediately leaped to the conclusion that Al Qaeda and their fellow travelers were involved. Since then we've learned that he's either a Conservative, a Christian, a Darwinian, a Neo-Nazi or...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 2:16 PM by BLACKFIVE

Thank you, General Petraeus!

Army Gen. David H. Petraeus at the International Security Assistance Force Change of Command ceremony held in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 18. Photo by Master Sergeant Michael O'Connor. P4 is outbound. We wish him the best in Langley. He'll probably...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 1:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Explosions in Olso

Blast at the Prime Minister of Norway's office. News and video here. Several dead and many wounded. Thoughts and prayer going out to the people in Oslo. Photos from a Norwegian photog here.

Published Fri, Jul 22 2011 1:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

What Are You Doing Today?

Whatever it is, I hope it is fun and safe, and that you and yours have a great time doing whatever it is. As for me, I am up and on my way to Standing for the Fallen. If you are in DC, it is near the Holocaust Memorial on the Mall, and in Lafayette, IN...

Published Sun, Jul 03 2011 9:19 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Or Even Programs I Like

“We will have to make tough decisions about Defense spending, or even on programs that I like.”* President Barack Obama, Twitter townhall event, Wednesday, July 7, 2011

Published Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Now It Is Up To Us To Arrange The Meeting....

So Major Hasan will be getting a death penalty court martial.... The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood rampage in Texas will be court-martialed and face the death penalty, Fox News confirms. Fort Hood’s commanding general announced the...

Published Wed, Jul 06 2011 4:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

Welcome Home, Atlantis

Landing... And the end of an era: [Videos courtesy of NASA]

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 1:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

SFC Leroy A. Petry, Recipient of the M.O.H., talks to the Media

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, Medal of Honor Recipient, talks to the media about his service and the experience of receiving the Medal of Honor. Part 1 of 3: Part 2 of 3: Part 3 of 3:

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 11:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Someone You Should Know

Lawfare & our enemies

The current administration is making some horrendous errors in its misguided quest to treat the terrorist threat against us as a civil police matter. They are dead set on trying captured terrorists with no ties to the US and who committed acts of terror...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 12:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Pressure and Release

The first AAR of the first class of Heroes and Horses is posted up at the Burn Pit. It's a must read!

Published Tue, Jul 05 2011 4:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

A good woman

Loser tries to hit Rupert Murdoch w/ a pie. Murdoch's wife *** slaps the punk. Bravo my lady.

Published Tue, Jul 19 2011 3:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

DOD announces Initial Military Strategy for Cyberspace Operations

Thanks for the welcome, Matty O. I'm grateful for and honored by the invite to join this stellar team. Yes, this beast called "cyberspace" and "cyberspace operations" is piquing interest in various places in and out of the defense...

Published Thu, Jul 14 2011 1:51 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Web/Tech

S.C. militia turns 204 this month

One of America’s oldest military organizations will celebrate its 204th birthday this month. The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), headquartered in Charleston, S.C., has participated in every conflict since its founding in 1807 and is still in service...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 6:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

For Your Consideration

First, if you don't read Day By Day by the most excellent Chris Muir, you should. It is also that time of year when he raises the money that lets him keep going. Second, if you don't read Delta Bravo Sierra, by the most excellent Damon Shackelford...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2011 12:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor

The 501st Invades Australia

Cool video about training for a drop (in flight rigging) into a hostile drop zone, fight and clear, get the LGPs together (little groups of paras), and move out for the mission... < B-roll and Interview with Master Sgt. Adam Smith, U.S. Army. Footage...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 1:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

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