August 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Chairman JCS wrong about former SEALS speaking out

One of the things every member should know from their first day in uniform is to remain apolitical while in uniform (i.e. serving on active duty). But that’s not what Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, said when he made this point...

Published Wed, Aug 22 2012 9:01 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

"The game's afoot"

An appropriate quote, being used in Shakespeare's St. Crispin's Day speech (Henry V) and in Sherlock Holmes. There are some very interesting things underway, which in turn are leading to some outstanding opportunities both here and for some sponsors...

Published Thu, Aug 23 2012 10:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Kiwis give a farewell HAKA to a fallen comrade

As a huge fan of the All Blacks, this one got to me...if you don't know what the Haka (traditional Maori war dance) is, go here to watch the All Blacks do one before a match. Here, New Zealand soldiers perform a Haka to say farewell to a Fallen comrade...

Published Mon, Aug 27 2012 5:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Obama Led the Raid to Get Usama?

Wait. What?! This video (flying around today) of Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen is unbelievable...: Wonder how the SEAL Team chiefs and officers feel about that one... Jonn Lilyea says that this is evidence of the Dems swiftboating the SEALs. Heh.

Published Mon, Aug 20 2012 2:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

The Elephant in the Room- Crony Capitalist in Chief

President Obama is promising to do the same thing to other manufacturers he did to the auto industry. So that means taxpayers will lose billions of dollars, bondholders will lose their investments and the unions will get paid off. Awesome. Can anyone...

Published Thu, Aug 09 2012 2:41 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review: The Corruption Chronicles

The following review by Elise Cooper is a special for BlackFive readers. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking here or on the Books category. The best-selling book, The Corruption Chronicles: Obama’s Big Secrecy, Big Corruption, and Big Government...

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 12:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

President Obama Sends Form Letters to Fallen SEAL Families but Pens an Original to Heavy D's Family

Gateway Pundit has the letters and the scoop. Go check it out - apparently, Al Sharpton read Obama's original letter at the funeral for Heavy D. Over at IBD, an editorial that focuses on the issue: ...'I don't take these folks too seriously...

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

The Real 1% - Marine John F. Kelly's Speech at the American Legion

"Hell, these are Marines. Men like them held Guadalcanal and took Iwo Jima. Baghdad ain't shit." - Major General (at the time) John F. Kelly to a reporter who asked him if he ever contemplated defeat. RE: John Kelly on The Two that Stood...

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 5:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

Another guy who should STFU about bin Laden raid

One of the SEALs from the bin Laden raid has apparently written a book about the operation. The book, titled “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama bin Laden,” was written by a former SEAL team leader who the publisher said...

Published Wed, Aug 22 2012 11:44 PM by BLACKFIVE

Why Private Sector (or Military) Experience Shapes Lives....

The latest lament of the lames in the Lamestream Media is that somehow, upon further inspection, Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan doesn't have enough Private Sector experience for the job of Vice President. For one thing, Ryan has no significant...

Published Sat, Aug 11 2012 12:04 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

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Marines approach the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga after conducting open ocean operations using combat rubber crafts in Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 25, 2012. The Tortuga is apart of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. The...

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 12:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

For Mike

This afternoon, I'll be visiting some of the more "reputable" Chicago establishments, ordering up a Guinness in honor of Mike Stokely. Download the MikeStokely Placard (PDF file) and do the same today.

Published Wed, Aug 15 2012 1:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Another Dirtbag Smokes A Turd in Hades....

Glad to see this guy joining the rest of the crew for a weinie roast with Mephistopholes. Spent a good chunk of 2007 chasing this douchebag after mid-tour leave in the cold with some fellas from 3rd Group and the 82nd. Couldn't have happened to a...

Published Sun, Aug 26 2012 5:01 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs, Thank You, Internet!

Anyone Want An Embed?

The game is afoot, and it is time I came clean on at least part of what is going on. A few weeks ago, I was approached about a possible long-term embed next year, and probably scared the person who contacted me with how hard I pounced on it. The fact...

Published Tue, Aug 28 2012 1:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

$10 might get you an all expense paid trip for you and 5 friends and help wounded warriors too!

One of my favorite charities is having a raffle that is offering one hell of a great weekend. I’d love to see a BlackFive reader win it. Here’s the deal for the Armed Forces Foundation: These days $10 will barely make a dent in your gas tank, but with...

Published Fri, Aug 10 2012 5:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

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Chairman JCS wrong about former SEALS speaking out

"The game's afoot"

Kiwis give a farewell HAKA to a fallen comrade

Obama Led the Raid to Get Usama?

The Elephant in the Room- Crony Capitalist in Chief

Book Review: The Corruption Chronicles

President Obama Sends Form Letters to Fallen SEAL Families but Pens an Original to Heavy D's Family

The Real 1% - Marine John F. Kelly's Speech at the American Legion

Another guy who should STFU about bin Laden raid

Why Private Sector (or Military) Experience Shapes Lives....

Return View

For Mike

Another Dirtbag Smokes A Turd in Hades....

Anyone Want An Embed?

$10 might get you an all expense paid trip for you and 5 friends and help wounded warriors too!