July 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

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

Welcome Home, Atlantis

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

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 1:16 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

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

Navy Tests F-35C on a Catapult

An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability test aircraft. The F-35C carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter is distinct from the F-35A and...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2011 12:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Picture of the Week

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

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

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

Craigslist and the IAVA

Jonn Lilyea at This Ain't Hell has an interesting piece up about the IAVA - http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=25745"

Published Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Gold Star Kids Find "Heaven"

"Conner calls Arlington heaven, so he's obviously a little confused with what's going on. But if he wants to think that this is heaven, that's fine. This is where daddy is and I tell him daddy's in heaven. So, it makes sense."...

Published Sat, Jul 16 2011 2:15 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Yes, these are the most disciplined soldiers in the world

KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Senators Joe Lieberman and John McCain greet U.S. Special Operations Force team members in Mangwel village, Khas Kunar district, Konar province, July 4. The senators visited the village to discuss Afghan Local Police and...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2011 3:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

A Few Words From Joe Galloway

Joe Galloway, newspaper reporter and columnist, had a few words to say to the 2011 Convention of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association: I had the chance to say some good things about all of you at the Memorial Service at The Wall on Sunday. I meant...

Published Sat, Jul 23 2011 7:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Guns or butter? Saving food stamps at expense of national defense

It is becoming clearer and clearer that Barack Obama has no real intention of tackling the government spending programs that pose the greatest risk to our future financial security. And, if he has his way, he’ll certainly agree to some cuts in spending...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2011 5:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

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