February 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

Some Dust & A Toast

She Wore A Yellow Ribbon LW

Published Sun, Feb 12 2012 7:03 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

What Does Victory in the GWOT Look Like?

One of the questions people used to ask back when we first started out on this venture was "What would victory in a 'War on Terror' look like?" The concept behind the question was that, if you couldn't convincingly describe the victory...

Published Sun, Feb 12 2012 5:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Lost In The Flames

By now, many of you know of the firestorm created by the arrogant and ignorant comments in a post on the now-apparently-defunct "Army Wife Army Life" blog. The post, with comment and then post by "The Hubs" has set off a chain of events...

Published Sat, Feb 11 2012 2:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

Time to exit Interpol

The transnational police agency Interpol has done tremendous work making sure that criminals cannot simply escape justice by moving out of one country's jurisdiction. But if the following is true, they may have become just another group afraid to...

Published Sat, Feb 11 2012 1:31 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

Spring Training in Less than a Month!

It's snowing here today...but there's hope. Baseball starts soon. "This is our year!" - Blackfive, Cubs Fan, said every year since 1974 "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those of heavy hearts. Let...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 7:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor, Sports, Food and Drink

End of an Era

Andi, who founded has led SpouseBuzz for over five years, is now moving on. Congrats, Andi, on your huge accomplishments! Good luck in your new endeavors! And thank you for being such a great supporter of our military men and women and their families...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 6:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

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

USS Gabrielle Giffords

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, attend a ceremony at the Pentagon, Feb. 10, 2012. Mabus announced the naming of the U.S. Navy's newest next variant littoral combat...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 5:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Another View of the Syrian “Revolt”

In September 2011, I traveled to Lebanon with members of my church to attend a Christian Conference there in Beirut. During that trip I had the opportunity to travel throughout the country visiting the ancient cities of Byblos, Tyre, and Sidon. I also...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 5:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

How to get a job, Part 2

RE: How to Get a Job Part 1 Ranger Up CEO Nick Palmisciano talks more about tactics to employ in order to secure your objective, a job. I received a lot of positive feedback on the first video that Nick and the guys put together. The only complaints were...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 12:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels

Apaches Inbound

Two AH-64D Apache helicopters approach the flightline on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2012, as snowcapped mountains provide a backdrop. The Apache crews are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, which is providing ground...

Published Fri, Feb 10 2012 12:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

Nick and Coot

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nick Lacarra provides security in a field with his military working dog Coot during a patrol with Afghan Border Police in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Jan. 30, 2012. Lacarra is an improvised explosive device detection dog handler...

Published Thu, Feb 09 2012 4:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

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