August 2013 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Islamists in Egypt learn about payback

Islamists are fanatical, religious bullies. This is not hard to figure out when you know the proper translation of the word Islam is Submission. I always find it comical when fellow-traveling, useful idiots (a sadly ongoing theme) tell me that Islam means...

Published Sun, Aug 04 2013 3:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

BOLO

Several of you have sent links and shared with me on Facebook, so I'm posting here to help get the word out. These are photos of two suspects in the Spokane area who beat and killed a WWII veteran. They apparently did so without provocation and without...

Published Fri, Aug 23 2013 12:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

The Verbal Kent of Military Blogging

He's in Gitmo right now at the Khalid Scooter Mohammad trial and they don't even who he really is... ...It started with a series of people testifying about whether one of the accused (Mustafa al-Hawsawi) could speak English. I don't find it...

Published Tue, Aug 20 2013 5:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

First to die for a mistake

Over at the Althouse blog, there has been an interesting rewrite of the infamous quote from Vietnam-protesting, medal-tossing, enemy-collaborating F John Kerry. Back then he asked Meade IM's a rewrite of John Kerry's famous Vietnam question: "How...

Published Sat, Aug 31 2013 3:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Syria, A Simple Question

Given that it is simple and straight to the point, I have to wonder if anyone inside the beltway is asking it. So, I will ask it of you: Can anyone posit a compelling national interest for intervention in Syria? Compelling is not simply because a politician...

Published Mon, Aug 26 2013 11:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Foregone Conclusions....

"I hestitate not to pronounce, that every man who is his own lawyer, has a fool for a client. And we found out the level of competence that statement defines during Inmate Hasan's sentencing today.... Nidal Malik Hasan was sentenced to death...

Published Wed, Aug 28 2013 7:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Book Review: Gridlock by former Senator Byron Dorgan and David Hagberg

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category on the far right sidebar. Former Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) has teamed up with political thriller...

Published Tue, Aug 13 2013 10:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Armed Forces Journal Author (Army LTC): "Purge the Generals!"

"The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom." - Sun Tzu, 6th Century B.C. LTC Daniel L...

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 8:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Photo: Khaan Quest

A Mongolian soldier jumps his horse during the opening ceremony for Khaan Quest 2013 at the Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia, Aug. 3, 2013. The United States and Mongolia sponsor the annual exercise, which is designed to strengthen the capabilities...

Published Fri, Aug 09 2013 9:44 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

A Must Read This Weekend

It was the worst day of his life. He found his crew, and to them all I can but say Godspeed. LW

Published Sat, Aug 17 2013 8:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

For those on Facebook

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Published Thu, Aug 01 2013 12:24 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

For The Last G---D---- Time.....

No one cares what the hell you do in your bedroom. More news in the Daily Outrage Department. Evidently, in the US Air Force, you may be REQUIRED to render an opinion when your commander asks you a question regarding this issue and how you feel about...

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 8:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

Photo: Heavy Upgrade

A U.S. Marine operates a bulldozer on during a project to upgrade security Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony L. Ortiz

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 9:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Photo: Tactical Load

Army Spc. Roger Lewis carries Pfc. Jeremy McCrae to an extraction point during tactical training on Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Aug. 13, 2013. In a real-life situation, casualties are carried to an extraction point where they can be evacuated to receive medical...

Published Mon, Aug 19 2013 5:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week, Bust Their Chops

Photo: Still a Leg

A soldier is dropped from the 250-foot tower with a T-10 parachute during training at U.S. Army Airborne School on Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 7, 2013. The course includes three phases: ground week, tower week and jump week. U.S. Army photo by Ashley Cross

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 6:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

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Islamists in Egypt learn about payback

BOLO

The Verbal Kent of Military Blogging

First to die for a mistake

Syria, A Simple Question

Foregone Conclusions....

Book Review: Gridlock by former Senator Byron Dorgan and David Hagberg

Armed Forces Journal Author (Army LTC): "Purge the Generals!"

Photo: Khaan Quest

A Must Read This Weekend

For those on Facebook

For The Last G---D---- Time.....

Photo: Heavy Upgrade

Photo: Tactical Load

Photo: Still a Leg