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Robert Young Pelton- Blustery Adventuring, Punk-A Bch

OK I kneed this clown in the neck not too long ago, and yet he is still popping up in the comments at Tim Lynch's Free Range International blog. Tim is just a good dude doing good work, so dealing with dung beetles like Pelton is not his strong suit...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 2:32 PM by BLACKFIVE

Obama's "Targeted Killings" in Court

Reader Bruce C. sent the article below with some good questions about our targeted killing programs. Here is the article by Evan Perez in the Wall Street Journal: Suit Challenges Reach of U.S. 'Targeted Killings' ...The American Civil Liberties...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 6:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

AZ Troop Deployed Who Left Dogs With Friend, Call Home

Several of you have contacted me about the dogs of a soldier deployed overseas (possibly Iraq) who were dropped off at the shelter by the "friend" in who's care they were entrusted. To be honest, the story sort of smelled to more than one...

Published Thu, Sep 02 2010 12:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Building the Perfect Kill House - Virtually

Nick K. sends us this story about using video game software to emulate conditions inside a shoot house: ...The Laser Shot Virtual Shoot House gives these specialized warriors a chance to blow in doors, fire live ammo and take out life-sized enemies, all...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 1:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

American exceptionalism on the battlefield

Lt. Col. Oliver North reminds us why American fighting man (or woman) is the best the world has to offer. Ever heard of a Hamas/Taliban/al Qaeda/Hizballah fighter treat a wounded enemy soldier, then carry him from the battlefield? If they do grab one...

Published Tue, May 25 2010 1:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Dead Tangos in Waziristan

Looks like the world's deadliest mobile communications device UJp has been at it again. The US carried out just its second Predator strike in Pakistan this month, killing 16 Taliban fighters in an attack on a Taliban compound in South Waziristan....

Published Sat, Jul 24 2010 5:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

Iransomething to watch

While the hype and nonsense that usually accompanies primaries continues here, something to keep an eye on is happening a half a world away: Iran will take action if a U.S. aircraft carrier which left the area because of Iranian naval exercises returns...

Published Mon, Jan 02 2012 11:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

'Stache Bash' for Soldiers' Angels

Team Blackfive is one day out from our deadline to grow a "luxurious" mustache for Soldiers' Angels "Stache Bash" charity drive. Judging from the website, there is a lot more photoshopping going on than there is mustache growing...

Published Fri, Dec 09 2011 4:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Afghan war: Hundreds of likely militants captured, NATO says - USATODAY.com

Check out this article that I saw at the USA TODAY: Afghan war: Hundreds of likely militants captured, NATO says http://usat.me?40411370

Published Sat, Oct 02 2010 3:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Seventeen Years Later - Operation Gothic Serpent

Over at This Ain't Hell, a remembrance for Tim Martin and the other Fallen from Operatinon Gothic Serpent: No Man Left Behind [COB6, also a pal of Tim Martin, put up a post in 2008 too]

Published Sun, Oct 03 2010 1:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten

VFW takedown in the Washington Times

I spoke with the Washington Times yesterday about the VFW PAC debacle. They had taken note of our own Wolf's excellent work holding the national leadership's feet to the fire and getting them to act. The Wash Times wanted a couple of quotes for...

Published Wed, Oct 20 2010 12:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Admiral Obama

Over at the WSJ, the editors take issue with President Obama's short-sighted defense cuts: The Administration's record to date is undeniable. Defense was targeted from day one in office, and Mr. Obama disguised his latest, steepest retrenchment...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 12:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

More Mullah Omar

Brad Thor reports over at Big Peace that Afghan and Pakistani media have begun picking up the story he broke and we confirmed, that Mullah Omar is in Pakistani custody.

Published Tue, Jul 06 2010 4:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Cross border casualties

This is not good. Administration officials did not respond Monday to Pakistani demands for an apology for the cross-border U.S. airstrike that killed at least 24 Pakistani soldiers early Saturday. Instead, they expressed condolences for the loss of life...

Published Mon, Nov 28 2011 11:04 PM by BLACKFIVE

Derogatory Call Signs - Fagmeister Is On Your Six

Ensign Steve Crowston may or may not be gay. A few weeks ago, he initiated an investigation by the inspector general of the Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet for the handling (and ultimate dismissal) of his own anti-gay harassment complaint. Ensign Crowston's...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 8:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor, Bust Their Chops

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