September 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Afghan Airdrop

Courtesy of the mighty USAF, this is what an airdrop looks like from inside the aircraft as Airmen of the 816 EAS executing Air Drop missions over Afghanistan: Produced by Staff Sgt. Jose Rodriguez.

Published Sat, Sep 24 2011 4:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels

Army Staff Sgt. Scott Shepro instructs paratroopers during a static jump for a joint operational exercise on Pope Army Airfield, N.C., Sept. 9, 2011. Shepro, a jump master, is a platoon sergeant assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C,...

Published Tue, Sep 27 2011 4:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Re: This war can be won...

To build on "Longtabsigo's" earlier post featuring the New York Times story about how "This war can still be won": I hesitate to go against an SF officer who has been to Afghanistan when I have not. And I am sure there are plenty...

Published Wed, Sep 28 2011 8:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

GAME ON!

The Farm Team is at it again- just as B5 posited previously, they at THISAINTHELL.US are holding the coveted Jackwagon awards. Up for now is the Special Ops regional- follow along over there and cast a vote! Me- I'm backing Chabot. At least he attempts...

Published Thu, Sep 29 2011 1:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor, Bust Their Chops, Weblogs

N.Y.P.D. to U.S.A.R.

It's a 9/11 Story but also a story about service and sacrifice. Go read "Whatever is required of me".

Published Tue, Sep 13 2011 1:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

We all know Saddam had no WMDs

Right? Wrong. When American tanks smashed into Baghdad, Saddam had already completed construction of an anthrax production facility, which was a week away from going live. If it had been permitted to go into production, this one facility could have produced...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 1:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

Let's cut military retirement benefits

This should shock no one paying attention, but the benefits earned by military retirees are now fair game in the budget cutting farce. As Washington looks to squeeze savings from once-sacrosanct entitlements like Social Security and Medicare, another...

Published Sun, Sep 18 2011 11:33 PM by BLACKFIVE

I love the haters

I sawe a bumper sticker that said that recently and I completely agree as y'all well know. When I go on RT to argue with the liberals there, I judge my performance by the amount of exasperation of the host and other guests and by the hater comments...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 5:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

108 Hours [UPDATED]

[reposting - original post on March 30, 2011] All- There are times when we here at B5 do so many things behind the scenes that we don't let you know what some of our big projects are. And there are times when we need your help to make something happen...

Published Fri, Sep 02 2011 2:13 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Fallen But Never Forgotten

The atom bomb ended WWII.......right?

An interesting thesis has been put forth: Atom bombs were not the proximate cause of the Japanese surrender. Now hold on a second before you dismiss it, and let's examine this idea put forth by a Japanese scholar. In recent years, however, a new interpretation...

Published Mon, Sep 05 2011 3:52 PM by BLACKFIVE

Blog World & Military Track

Okay, we just finalized the last panel for the military track at this year's Blog World and New Media Expo. There are a lot of changes and surprises this year, starting with the fact that it will be in Los Angeles Nov. 3-5. That's right, for all...

Published Wed, Sep 07 2011 11:43 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs, Web/Tech

Be Careful Out There

Frankly, I'm not sure what to make of the reports of possible attacks this weekend (particularly tomorrow). There is a lot of talk in the media, but not nearly enough substance out in public yet for meaningful discussion. The one thing I will note...

Published Sat, Sep 10 2011 2:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth flew Blackhawk helicopters in Iraq. She has a story to tell you: Running back to the helicopter, jumping in, getting ready to end our day’s missions, we got the call: We have passengers for you over in a base northwest of where we were...

Published Sat, Sep 10 2011 3:30 PM by BLACKFIVE

Some Thoughts On 9/11

Each year on this day, I've written something about that day. There is only so much one can share about your memories of the day without becoming maudlin and repetitive. Besides, my memories of the day are now intertwined with the smells and sights...

Published Sat, Sep 10 2011 9:18 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Penn & Teller's Simple Message To Terrorists

Penn & Teller give their simple message to the suicide skyjackers of September 11 in this video advocating new construction on the site of the World Trade Center, which you can watch here.

Published Sun, Sep 11 2011 6:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

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