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Ledeen on not losing in Afghanistan

Michael Ledeen adds a simple admonition about the importance of the war in Afghanistan. Final note: Afghanistan. If we retreat from Afghanistan, it will be the greatest boon to jihadi recruiters since the destruction of the Twin Towers. They will then...

Published Mon, Sep 07 2009 5:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Another SF Soldier Running for State Office - this time in Utah

Sam Fidler is the kind of man you want protecting your family. A real gentleman and very effective soldier, Sam is running for State Senate in the state of Utah (West Salt Lake Valley area). Drop him a note to thank him for his service and encourage him...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 5:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Educating the public about Counterinsurgency & Counterterror

Warrior Legacy Institute (WLI) has released a second paper on our options for Afghanistan and Pakistan explaining Counterterror (CT) strategy. Last week "A primer on population-centric counterinsurgency" was the first paper designed to help...

Published Wed, Oct 21 2009 2:05 PM by BLACKFIVE

Voting Present

Given the above, and given that George Bush made a far more difficult choice that saved Iraq, it is hard to figure out why Obama can not make a simple decision to send troops requested by commanders on the ground.

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 5:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Multi-lateral support for COIN in Afghanistan

BRATISLAVA — NATO defense ministers gave their broad endorsement Friday to the counterinsurgency strategy for Afghanistan laid out by Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, increasing pressure on the Obama administration and on their own governments to commit more...

Published Fri, Oct 23 2009 1:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Lightning and Thunderbolts

Lightning strikes behind several A-10 Thunderbolt IIs on the flightline during an early morning thunderstorm on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 20, 2009. The 442nd Fighter Wing maintains a fleet of 27 A-10s. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny...

Published Sat, Oct 24 2009 11:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The tribal areas of Pakistan

Pakistan is a patchwork of many different tribes but when people speak about the tribal areas they usually refer to the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the Pashtun tribes who inhabit the border region with Afghanistan. The Pashtuns also...

Published Sun, Oct 25 2009 2:26 PM by BLACKFIVE

The Passing of a Giant

First, I need to start with a disclaimer: The following is my personal account and thoughts, and in no way represents the official position of Purdue, the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Engineering, Marketing & Media, or any...

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 2:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

The Grapes

In the color-coordinated world of an aircraft carrier flight deck, those wearing the purple shirts are those guys and gals that take care of the fuel-related aspects of the carrier. Called the Grapes, these folks make sure the aircraft get the fuel they...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 1:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Crusaders!

Seymour Hersh is on to us. He then alleged that Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who headed JSOC before briefly becoming the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, and his successor, Vice Adm. William McRaven, as well as many within JSOC, "are all members of...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 12:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Did You Study Abroad?

Ranger Up is taking pre-orders for it's latest shirts dedicated to OEF and OIF vets. Here's a sample for OEF: They are also taking pre-orders for a different kind of shirt: There are also versions for Soldiers and Marines.

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 11:08 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Military Humor

"Women in combat" cage match- Uncle J v. Eve Chase

Smart money is on her, but this should be fun. Tonight on RT tv Genevieve Chase head of American Women Veterans and I will be discussing women in combat on the Alyona Show. Genevieve is a friend and someone I respect although we do have some excellent...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

SoA in WSJ

Great piece by the Wall Street Journal's Daniel Henninger on Spirit of America and their work helping the war effort.

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 11:22 PM by BLACKFIVE

Some quality UJ hatin'

This is top notch hatin' and I just have to share. Thanks to Carrie for pointing it out. I think my remarks are being mis construed. Let me repeat what I wrote previously: The other thing I wish to dispel is the notion that somehow SF or SEAL units...

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 2:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Jimbo In Combat - Little Big Horn

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 7:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Military Humor, Jimbo in Combat, Photoshop

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