March 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Syria, unlike Libya, has some pretty tough air defenses

And that’s problematic if you’re thinking about establishing a no-fly zone or attempting to protect the civilian population under the poorly thought out R2P doctrine (R2P – Right To Protect). And make no mistake about it – that’s precisely what they’re...

Published Fri, Mar 09 2012 4:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Ceremonial Black Hawk

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Nolan of Manchester, Ky., pilot in command with Task Force Talon and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Booth of Grafton, N.H., pilot with Task Force Talon fly a UH-60 Black Hawk near the snow-covered mountains in Regional Command...

Published Sat, Mar 10 2012 3:39 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Veterans Inner Monologue

Okay, I know that most of you have these going on in your heads. The guys at Ranger Up nail it. [NSFW: Language alert]

Published Wed, Mar 21 2012 3:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels, Military Humor

Honoring LCpl Guido Farinaro – And All Who Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice

This is a special for BlackFive.net: “Honoring LCpl Guido Farinaro – And All Who Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice” by JAN SCRUGGS General Peter Pace served this country for 40 years, from Vietnam to the Pentagon, where, as the first Marine to be named Chairman...

Published Thu, Mar 22 2012 12:13 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

Dear Mom, I'm okay...

From Marine Corps Mom's I spoke with a mom of a triple amputee a few weeks ago (edit. note: not the Marine in the photo above) and she told me a heartbreakingly funny story about how her son told of his injuries. He used a Soldiers' Angels phone...

Published Thu, Mar 22 2012 11:56 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

NRA's Life of Duty: Choosing Honor

Sergeant Ed Eaton was only nineteen years old the night he fought off two separate groups of Viet Cong – an act of bravery that saved his life and the life of his fellow comrade. Below is the trailer for the episode on the NRA's Life of Duty. Look...

Published Fri, Mar 23 2012 4:47 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels

No Turning Back - Nine Years Ago, the 173rd Parachuted Into Iraq

RE: Mustard Stains (March 24, 2004) “I knew it was real when they gave us live ammo at the airfield. I knew then that there was no turning back.” - Pfc. Jerry Allen, Chosen Co. 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry (Airborne) From Cow Pastures to Kosovo has the...

Published Mon, Mar 26 2012 2:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

U.S. Soldiers save boy’s life in Kushamond district

U.S. Soldiers save boy’s life in Kushamond district PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan—Once in a while, an event occurs that develops the human perspective of warfare into the mission in Afghanistan. The Soldiers of Blackjack, or Company Bravo, Task Force...

Published Tue, Mar 27 2012 1:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

An Unexpected Opportunity

The economy continues to be big news, and with good reason. Yet, what can be problems for some can offer opportunities for others. Cooking with the Troops now has additional opportunities for sponsors for the reception being catered at Normandy on D-Day...

Published Wed, Mar 28 2012 2:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

The War of 1812 Bicentennial

The Navy has done a series of videos commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812...definitely from a sea perspective...check them out: Events before the War: Overview: Old Ironsides: Attack on Washington DC: War at Home: Battle of New Orleans: Post...

Published Thu, Mar 29 2012 6:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels

173rd Airborne Memorial

Check out this video about a Memorial for the 173rd (dedicated to SFC Matthew Blaskowski - see SYSK part 1 and SYSK part 2):

Published Tue, Mar 13 2012 1:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

SecDef Dis-Arms Marines During Visit

Okay, this is just crazy... ...In a sign of the nervousness surrounding Mr. Panetta’s trip, the Marines and other troops who were waiting in a tent for the defense secretary to speak were abruptly asked by their commander to get up, place their weapons...

Published Wed, Mar 14 2012 2:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Bust Their Chops

The Navy Goes Nanny State Thanks to Secretary Ray Mabus

More and more, Ray Mabus seems like not such a great leader of the greatest navy in the history of the world...over at Tom Ricks' blog at Foreign Policy there is a posting by a field grade officer about the new initiatives coming down from the Pentagon...

Published Fri, Mar 16 2012 12:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

The Definitive Post on SSG Bales and the P.T.S. Defense

I think that I can safely say that Jonn Lilyea at This Ain't Hell speaks for most of us. The defense of SSG Bales will try to take down any of us who'ved served in combat and have issues with PTS. I think that accounts for most... Bales already...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 12:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Today is a "National Day of Honor"

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 19, 2012 Presidential Proclamation -- National Day of Honor NATIONAL DAY OF HONOR BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Nine years ago, members of the...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 5:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

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