February 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Constitutional "Bullshit" & Killing Veterans

At This Ain't Hell, they put it a bit nicer by pointing out the irrational fear of veterans, but that is only part of it. Yes, it is bigotry and it is a politically correct bigotry readily pushed and endorsed by the entertainment and "news"...

Published Wed, Feb 08 2012 12:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Obama Targets Military Meritocracy

It's time to bust some chops here. The Military is a meritocracy. It's up or out. There are plenty of challenges and opportunities, and this author is one who took (or tried to) make the most out of an even playing field. You work hard, study...

Published Thu, Feb 09 2012 11:56 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Sound the Trumpets! A New Soul Enters Malebolge...

General Ballduster McSoulpatch passes on...that's right. Muerte. Dead. Fini! Deceased. Kicked the Bucket. At Room Temperature. Taking a Dirt Nap. That reminds me... All hands!: Fly the rainbow flag at half-mast, shave off the soulpatches, and weep...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 6:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

Arabian Sea Sub Hunt

An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 7, 2012. The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15. The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are deployed...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 6:14 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

NATO promises Afghan government it will submit perpetrators of Quran burning to open trial and justice

A press release from the Afghan government’s website concerning the Quran burning incident. Note bullet 3: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Following the insulting and shameful act of burning Quran in Bagram airbase that...

Published Sun, Feb 26 2012 10:51 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Clothes On...

Airmen perform a high-altitude, low-opening jump during a joint operational access exercise at Pope Field, N.C., on Feb. 10, 2012. The airmen are combat controllers assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Tony R. Ritter...

Published Mon, Feb 27 2012 10:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

D-list actor compares Act of Valor to Nazi propaganda film

This yahoo feels entitled to spout his nonsense, and I feel just as entitled to respond: Star of TV’s Parenthood, Dax Shepard, compared the pro-U.S. military film that stars actual Navy SEALs, Act of Valor to Adolf Hitler’s Triumph of the Will. On his...

Published Tue, Feb 28 2012 12:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Arab Spring & The Grand Jihad

The Arab Spring has brought us more of the Muslim Brotherhood. Great Leader doesn't seem to have a problem with that. This brilliant look at Andy McCarthy's book "The Grand Jihad" shows why we need to pay attention.

Published Sat, Feb 04 2012 4:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

HASC Chairman McKeon supports DoDs decision to take the F-35B off probation

Last week I (along with Ed Morrissey of Hot Air) had the opportunity to sit down for about 30 minutes with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon. The discussion ranged over many topics including veterans benefits, the new national...

Published Sun, Feb 12 2012 11:34 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Silver Star Awarded to Marine Sergeant Phillip McCulloch - Someone You Should Know

It's not often that we have the video of an award ceremony for the Silver Star so here you go: U.S Marine Sgt. Phillip McCulloch of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battallion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 6:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels, Someone You Should Know

Iranian terrorist bombings in Thailand

It was only a question of time before the Iranians and their proxies upped the terror stakes against the Israelis. The recent spate of exploding nuclear scientists must be causing them consternation and embarrassment. But their sorry attempts to retaliate...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 12:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review - Dangerous Instincts: How Gut Feelings Betray Us

This book review is a special post for Blackfive.net readers from Elise Cooper: Dangerous Instincts, written by former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole, Ph.D., with Alisa Bowman, is about how gut instincts can be inaccurate. The reader will understand...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 7:43 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Military Motivator - Infantry

Shamelessly stolen from the Infantry FB fan page:

Published Wed, Feb 15 2012 1:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor, Military Motivators

PTSD battles after the war

I wrote yesterday about some problems with how PTSD is being diagnosed and sometimes minimized or downgraded in the military medical system. There are some bright spots in the over all awareness and treatments available, but there are also some gaping...

Published Wed, Feb 15 2012 10:13 PM by BLACKFIVE

"Twenty-one years ago tonight"

Go Read LW

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 7:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

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Constitutional "Bullshit" & Killing Veterans

Obama Targets Military Meritocracy

Sound the Trumpets! A New Soul Enters Malebolge...

Arabian Sea Sub Hunt

NATO promises Afghan government it will submit perpetrators of Quran burning to open trial and justice

The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Clothes On...

D-list actor compares Act of Valor to Nazi propaganda film

Arab Spring & The Grand Jihad

HASC Chairman McKeon supports DoDs decision to take the F-35B off probation

Silver Star Awarded to Marine Sergeant Phillip McCulloch - Someone You Should Know

Iranian terrorist bombings in Thailand

Book Review - Dangerous Instincts: How Gut Feelings Betray Us

Military Motivator - Infantry

PTSD battles after the war

"Twenty-one years ago tonight"