July 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Kids of SEALs helping kids of SEALs

I was walking through a parking lot today and saw what looked like a kid's drawing reading "Navy SEALs America's Team" on a bumper. Now as part owner of the Packers, I have never liked hearing the CowPokes called that, so I had a positive...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 12:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Roseanne Barr re-disses the military

McQ pointed out what a respectful view Roseanne Barr has of the military in the previous piece. She tells a Navy wife that she is on the dole, living off tax$$$ forever. I don't think I have to point out to you folks what a disgraceful, tacky and...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 3:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Rosanne Barrwhy are celebrities so steeped in ignorance so seemingly proud of it?

For the most part, I’m simply not a “hater”. I try not to allow certain types of people to get into my head. But there are certainly people I dislike for various reasons. For instance in my house we don’t say the “F” word. That would be Fon** as in Jane...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

July 31 in U.S. military history

1777: The Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old French nobleman whom Gen. George Washington will soon take under his wing, is commissioned “major general” in the Continental Army. 1945: The U.S. government warns Japan that eight cities will be destroyed...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

MEDEVAC volunteers - some military people you should know

Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility volunteers and personnel prepare to move a patient at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 23, 2012. The CASF is the relay between the CJTH and aeromedical evacuation missions.U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Raymond...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 12:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders

Under Watch BY North Korea

Wow... A North Korean soldier watches as U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter tours the Military Armistice Commission building in Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea, July 26, 2012. With his stop in South Korea...

Published Mon, Jul 30 2012 12:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The political tools who run our national security

Well I guess technically Valerie Jarrett works for Obama, but he sure seems to jump (or freeze) when she says as McQ notes in the previous story. This is not the first time I have heard very credible evidence that Obama was outsourcing decision-making...

Published Mon, Jul 30 2012 12:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Killing bin Laden: the 4th time is a charm?

According to Richard Miniter in his book, “Leading From Behind”, the mission that eventually lead to the death of Osama bin Laden was the 4th mission attempt, the other three having been cancelled by President Obama at the urging of Valarie Jarrett: At...

Published Sun, Jul 29 2012 11:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

July 30 in U.S. military history

1780: A force of 600 militiamen, led by Col. Isaac Shelby, captures Thickety Fort (South Carolina) from British Loyalists without firing a shot. 1864: In a special-operation that proves disastrous for the initiators, Union Army troops under the command...

Published Sun, Jul 29 2012 10:56 PM by BLACKFIVE

July 28 in U.S. military history

1779: 40 Continental Marines and Massachusetts Militia, including their leader, Marine Capt. John Welsh, are killed in an unsuccessful assault on Britain’s Fort George at Penobscot Bay, Maine. 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, beginning World...

Published Sat, Jul 28 2012 1:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Walter Reed: A Congratulations

Just as bad things need to be called out and corrected, as is the duty of all under the social compact, so to does good need to be recoginzed and rewarded. For without that, there can be no comparison, no challenge, and no change for the better. I think...

Published Sat, Jul 28 2012 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

United: Kicking Veteran's Service Dogs?

Okay, time for all of us to break out our best "Bust Their Chops" waffle stompers. I have not ridden United in more than a year. Lots of good reasons, beyond their breaking guitars and Gina's heart. Their customer service seems to be non...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 3:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Alyona leaves RT for Huffington Post

I have been a regular guest on RT's The Alyona Show for several years now (A playlist of many of the bits here). Arguing with her and riffing on the news has been a lot of fun and hopefully some entertainment in the process. Now she and her producer...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 12:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Godspeed Sgt. Eric Williams

A milblogger and flight medic has gone to the Green. He was killed on his way home, and his last post describes his thoughts and feelings at going home. Warning: the post is dusty, and the comments -- including one from his wife -- tend to stir the dust...

Published Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Soldiers's Angels responds to Mike "Surplus" Yon's Slurs

As many of you have pointed out, Mike "Surplus" Yon has been attacking me and Mark Seavey (quite possibly the best guy I have ever known) because he hates Soldiers' Angels and Mark and I are on the board. Go here for the real reason why...

Published Wed, Jul 25 2012 11:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

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