June 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Anti-war weasel refuses to rent to veteran

I love people like this, they have the strength of their jackass convictions. A National Guardsman who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay has sued a woman he tried to rent from, after she told him his war service and her peace activism presented...

Published Mon, Jun 04 2012 9:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

D-Day, 68 years ago. The day the liberation of Europe began as brave men stormed ashore

It is a day I always try to remember. But perhaps the best remembrance came 28 years ago in a speech by President Ronald Regan. He, as he was able to do, eloquently paid tribute to those of the “greatest generation” who stormed those shores 68 years ago...

Published Tue, Jun 05 2012 10:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

NRA's Life of Duty: National Archives Footage of D-Day

June 6, 1944 marks the 68th anniversary of "Operation Overload" - the D-Day invasion where more than 160,000 allied troops landed on a 50-mile stretch of French Coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. The invasion...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 12:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

A pitiful argument against wimmen in Ranger school

Disclaimer: I am not a Ranger, nor did I attend the Ranger school. When the rules changed allowing both Special Forces and Ranger tabs to be worn there was huge pressure put on me to attend the school and get the extra, albeit shorter, tab. I strenuously...

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 11:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Flag Day: The Greatest Play Ever Made in Baseball History

On April 25, 1976 at Dodger Stadium, Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs, grabbed and secured the American flag from two individuals as they were attempting to burn our flag in the middle of the playing field. It was an outstanding display of American Patriotism...

Published Thu, Jun 14 2012 3:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Sports

Daily Classified Campaign Ad

I am absolutely stunned by the shamelessness of this President and the lengths he is willing to go to try and win another four year golfing vacation. At least this time he had the balls to actually declassify the national security info he is releasing...

Published Fri, Jun 15 2012 8:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

The word they dare not speak: sequestration

As we move inexorably toward the 1st of January, something that continues to be ignored by many in Congress arre these across the board, mandated, 10% cuts that will hit the Defense Department and many businesses associated with it like a ton of bricks...

Published Mon, Jun 18 2012 10:05 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

National PTSD Awareness Day

Today is set aside as National PTSD Awareness Day and that is a good thing. Like most serious problems we face, it would be better if it got dealt with every day, but every bit helps. There was an event today at Upper Senate Park just outside the Capitol...

Published Wed, Jun 27 2012 11:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Launcher

Spc. Joshua Tarazona, firing an M203 grenade launcher on Camp Atterbury, Ind., June 21, 2012. Tarazona,a military policeman, are assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John Crosby

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 12:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The Differential Theory of the U.S. Armed Forces (Snake Model) - Updated 2012

[This is a repost from 2007...yes, you've seen it before, but it still rings true. Especially snarky additions from Blackfive Commenters have been added. You all ROCK!] The Ultimate Differential Theory of US Armed Forces (Snake Model) Upon encountering...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

The Soft Ones

A pair of stories today show the way that the current regime in Washington is moving to soften the forces that defend the frontiers. From Norfolk: The Navy will not use a target depicting a Muslim woman holding a gun at a new training range for SEALs...

Published Sat, Jun 30 2012 4:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Home Depot and Military Spouse Magazine team up to award $10,000 scholarship to deserving Milspouse

This is good stuff: The Home Depot has teamed up with Military Spouse Magazine to launch the 'Orange Honors' scholarship for a deserving military spouse. This opportunity is for an eligible active duty or active Reserves spouse to receive a $10...

Published Fri, Jun 08 2012 5:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

You know it's bad for the President when....

...the New York Times turns on him for his dithering on Syria and Sudan...Nicholas Kristof, human rights champ and Obama supporter has concerns: ...the president is taking prudence to the point of paralysis. I’m generally an admirer of Obama’s foreign...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 12:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Ranger Up Presents: Sh!t Veterans Don't Say

So, on the follow up to the Sh!t Civilians Say video, Ranger Up has this AWESOME montage of stuff you won't hear us say:

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 11:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Review & Interview: Marcus Luttrell's "Service: A Navy SEAL at War"

The following interview is a special for BlackFive readers by Elise Cooper: Service, written by Marcus Luttrell with James D. Hornfischer, is a compelling follow-up book to Lone Survivor. It is both a war story and a moving tribute to all who served....

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 1:15 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

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