April 2013 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

For you dog lovers out there

Huge tissue warning. Seriously. You've been warned. Biggest must-read this month. http://www.onemarinesview.com/one_marines_view/2013/03/a-dog-named-tank.html

Published Wed, Apr 03 2013 11:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Norks, Bluster, Bluffs, and Battle

"I hope the North will ratchet this very dangerous rhetoric down." - SecDef Chuck Hagel at the National Defense University on April 3, 2013. (editor note: 'Hope' is an awesome plan, Mr. Secretary. Just ask any soldier.) The North Koreans...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 1:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Photo: River Crossing

U.S. Marines drive their tactical vehicles through a river to Camp Dwyer after conducting a mission on Forward Operating Base Geronimo in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 28, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony L. Ortiz

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 9:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Considering the Role(s) for SOF in the Future

In the decade plus of the GWOT/WOT/etc, reporting on SOF action has been quite focused on CT raids, direct action, and the like. Little if any discussion is made of longer term, less sexy, but significant operations like in Columbia or the Philippines...

Published Tue, Apr 09 2013 12:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

NYT: SOF "Wins" 2014 Budget

Not particularly a surprise, but special operations appears set to do particularly well in this current budget cycle. And i will get to the good stuff in a minute. But first, allow me to rant a bit on NY Times' Walter Pincus, who's by-line adorns...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 1:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Hero Finally Recognized: Chaplain receives Medal of Honor Posthumously for actions saving lives during Korean War

Photo Credit: ACME Photo Father Emil Kapaun (right) and a doctor carry an exhausted Soldier off a battlefield in Korea, early in the war. The photo shows Kapaun to the GI's left. The soldier on the GI's right side was Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, a...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 2:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

Distinguished Warfare Medal Rejected! Device recommended instead

Click on this link (right click, save as) to see the actual signed memorandum by SecDef Hagel. Here is the text. Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Distinguished Warfare Medal The Department of Defense announced on Feb. 13 the establishment...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 5:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Semper Fi Fund opens America's Fund to care for and support the victims of Boston

Always Faithful. The great team at Semper Fi Fund are moving fast to help the victims of terror in Boston. Semper Fi fund through their new group, America's Fund, steps up to help the victims in Boston. Through America's Fund, they have set up...

Published Wed, Apr 17 2013 1:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Team Rubicon: The Story...we've crossed the Rubicon and it's time to burn the boat

Published Thu, Apr 18 2013 9:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Team Rubicon

Red Sox player says it well

A sentiment felt by all Americans. The Red Sox paid an emotional tribute to the people of Boston this afternoon in a moving pregame ceremony at Fenway Park, the first time since last Monday's deadly terrorist attacks that killed three and left more...

Published Sun, Apr 21 2013 3:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Marine Amputees Visit The Wounded From Boston

Via Carrie (Marine Wife/Marine Mom), comes this seriously badass, awesome, can't-say-enough-about-it, video. She also says to grab a a hanky (I always listen to Carrie). This is the true meaning of Semper Fidelis. If these American Fighting Men don't...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 1:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

A Different Tasting

Recently, I had the chance to attend a Whisky tasting hosted by the new Savi Provisions in Atlanta. Savi Provisions is the latest venture from the owners of Savi Urban Markets, and the new venue is off to a great start with a very nice tasting room and...

Published Tue, Apr 23 2013 12:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Food and Drink

A Reminder Of Why

They are often called "The Greatest Generation" was given to me on Wednesday. I had the honor of talking to the Vinings (GA) Rotary, during which I met a WWII veteran who is an active member with the organization. Our talk led to finding out...

Published Fri, Apr 26 2013 1:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Photo: Best Ranger 2013

A soldier touches the Ranger tab after completing the rope crawl portion of the water confidence obstacle during the final day of the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 14, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 12:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Guest hosting Frank Gaffney's show tonight

You can hear the show tonight at 9pm on WRC AM 1260 http://www.1260wrc.com/ . Guests are Andy McCarthy of National Review, Matthew Brodsky of the Jewish Policy Center, Claudia Rossett from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, and author/filmaker...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 3:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

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