April 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

USMC To Allow Females in Infantry School

Marine Corps Times has a story out today about the Marines allowing female officers to attend the Infantry School. ...It’s not immediately clear either what the next steps will be for those women who successfully complete the Corps’ infantry training...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 2:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Will Israel attack Iranian nuke sites?

Almost certainly, and almost certainly before our elections this November. Why? Because they cannot trust the Obama administration to stop the Iranians from building a bomb and they cannot risk an Obama unfettered by voters after his "last election"...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Pakistan invoices us for terror expenses

Ooops, I mean war on terror expenses. Well at least that is the claim. U.S. and Pakistani officials are discussing billions of dollars in reimbursements to Pakistan for its role in the U.S.-led war on militants. Pakistani Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 8:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Best Ranger 2012 Winners Interview

Master Sgt. Kevin Foutz and Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Payne, winners of the 2012 Best Ranger competition, at Fort Benning, Ga., talk to reporters about their experience during the competition.

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 3:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Video Channels

The Eagle in New Orleans

The U.S. Coast Guard tall ship Eagle arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans is part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 3:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

More Outrage that I Can't Seem to Dig Up For News That Ain't.....

Ummmm.... Is anyone else surprised that a bunch of super Type AA personalities that spend their days and nights carrying 70 pounds of equipment and riding around in armored vehicles looking for a reason to terminate with extreme prejudice anyone who thinks...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 2:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Ask An Infantryman - Hitler's Birthday

Infantrymen! You sage counsel is sought. B5- I read this article about a Illinois Nazi Hitler Birthday celebration that was disrupted last year. ...police are investigating a smoke bomb explosion that abruptly ended a birthday party celebration for Adolf...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 12:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Ask An Infantryman

Vote for the MilBloggies

Voting is now open for the 6th Annual MilBlog Awards... You can vote for best Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force blogs, as well as Spouse and Supporter blogs. For the US Veteran Blogs, you should cast your vote for the B5 Farm Team as the boys at This Ain't...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 12:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs

Can't seem to find the outrage

The LA Times has published pictures of US troops posing with the dead body parts of insurgent bombers. I am required by the code of military common decency and professionalism to state that I am outraged by this. But I am not really. Of course it causes...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 11:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Combat Surgery - Removing Explosives

MaryAnn of SA Germany made us aware of this article in USAToday about how our combat medical personnel handle wounded troops with high explosives still inside of them (and sometimes awaiting EOD to remove them safely). "I took his hand. Held it in...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 1:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels

Someone You Should Know: US Army Chaplain Father Emil Kapaun

It is not every day that a man is considered for both the Congressional Medal of Honor and sainthood. When American officers ordered the able-bodied to retreat, Father Kapaun, a 35-year-old captain, refused to leave the wounded.... His capture and forced...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 1:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten, Someone You Should Know, Religion

NBC Hides Facts in Story about Remington 700

Many of you own Remingtons. I have, in the past, owned two. NBC produced a story about a hunter who died as a result of being shot by his own shotgun. His father claimed that it was the Remington 700's faulty design which led to his son's death...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 12:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Must Read Military Links

1. Soldier wounded protecting his dog. 2. Show your support for wounded hero SSG Travis Mills on this Facebook page. More here. 3. Just when you thought the SecNav was going to stop the agenda driven naming of our warships...well, he didn't... 4....

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 12:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Combat Medevac In Pech Valley

RE: 173rd Airborne in Afghanistan (Dustoff) Soldiers Angels Germany posted up this video of a 10th Mountain Dustoff mission and it's worth your time to watch. The professionalism of the grunts and the medics is amazing.

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 12:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

Soldier KIA in Viet Nam to receive Medal of Honor

If you’ve ever wondered if the bravery of those from past wars is ever reviewed and reconsidered for higher awards, this should help answer that question. President Obama will posthumously award the Medal of Honor to a soldier for his service in 1970...

Published Mon, Apr 16 2012 10:49 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

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