August 2013 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lands as part of a demonstration for Italian army Lt. Gen. Giorgio Battisti, chief of staff for the International Security Assistance Force, during his visit to Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2013. The...

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 8:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

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

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: 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

Are you #@$%ing Kidding me?!

"I’m not going to be satisfied until every veteran . . . gets the support and help they need to stay strong." - President Obama, August 10th, 2013, in front of 4,000 vets. Jennifer Griffin and Justin Fishel over at Fox break this story at Walter...

Published Thu, Aug 15 2013 1:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

On Top Talk Radio Tonight

Sometime after 9:15 pm (2115 hours) I will be on Top Talk radio to discuss books, Normandy, and whatever else comes up. Tune in and check it out. LW

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 7:22 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

Do You Have To Work At Being This Stupid?

I was going to invent a new game show. Only senior military field grade officers would have been allowed to play and the questions would be asked by a neutral Regimental Sergeant Major of my choosing. And this would have been the title. But Col. Ellen...

Published Mon, Aug 12 2013 11:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops

Photo: Project Management

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Inscho, left, discusses project management with an engineer with Farah Directorate of Ministry of Rural Reconstruction and Development during a meeting in Farah city, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2013. Inscho is assigend to Provincial...

Published Sat, Aug 10 2013 9:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

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

ATTN: MEMPHIS AREA - Help Protect a Fallen SF Soldier's Funeral from the Westboro Asshats

Apparently, the Westboro asshats are at it again and going to protest at US Army Special Forcers Staff Sergeant Stephen M. New. He was killed in action (small arms fire) on the 28th of July and was with the2nd Battalion of the 20th SFGA out of Jackson...

Published Fri, Aug 09 2013 6:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten, Bust Their Chops

Ammo Box Adirondack Chair

Bravo Sir. Arthur Gage of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was a captain in the Army Dental Corps stationed with the 24th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. A lifelong Popular Mechanics reader, Gage spent his downtime amid the turmoil building an Adirondack...

Published Fri, Aug 09 2013 4:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Photo: Raiding Craft

Marines approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in a combat rubber raiding craft following a simulated boat assault to support a certification exercise in the Coral Sea, Aug. 8, 2013. The Richard is the flagship of the...

Published Fri, Aug 09 2013 2:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

And The LOSER is...

...the number one vote getter in the Stolen Valor Tourney is over at This Ain't Hell.

Published Fri, Aug 09 2013 1:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

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Photo: Heavy Upgrade

Photo: Medevac Demo Landing

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

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

Photo: Still a Leg

Are you #@$%ing Kidding me?!

On Top Talk Radio Tonight

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

Do You Have To Work At Being This Stupid?

Photo: Project Management

Photo: Khaan Quest

ATTN: MEMPHIS AREA - Help Protect a Fallen SF Soldier's Funeral from the Westboro Asshats

Ammo Box Adirondack Chair

Photo: Raiding Craft

And The LOSER is...