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Terrorist Expatriation Act

I'd like to just go on the record about this notion of stripping Americans of their citizenship for joining a terrorist organization. This is a terrible idea that has, as things usually do, steadily gotten worse the more Congress has messed with it...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 4:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

This one was taken from Delta Bravo Sierra...please visit DBS here. Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. A PROCLAMATION When Americans answer the call to serve in our Armed Forces, a sacred trust is forged. Our men and women in uniform take on the...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 3:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Brit Sniper - Five Kills in 28 Seconds to protect a patrol

This is an interesting piece about the employment of snipers, the Rules of Engagement, and one sniper who wouldn't let his platoon get ambushed in Afghanistan last June: The sharp-shooter, a father of one who has been a sniper for nine years and serves...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 2:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

The End of an Era in Afghanistan

LTC Phillips writes and shows a photo or two about a significant change in the life of some of our soldiers in Afghanistan. Now, back to the war...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 2:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

The future of a weekly

I hope this weekly news rag disappears from the face of this earth as rapidly as possible. Yeah, it's personal...a lot of you know why.

Published Fri, May 07 2010 2:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Senator Webb Quote on Military pay and benefits - continues to rise at disturbing rates

Jonn Lilyea at This Ain't Hell discusses Senator Webb's latest comments about military pay, benefits, and healthcare. It's an important but short read on why many think that Senator Webb talks out of both sides of his mouth...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 2:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

CPT Rocky Versace in my neighborhood

On the list of things I should have known about my neighborhood is there is a statue and plaza dedicated to CPT Rocky Versace, MOH a few blocks from my house. He grew up around here and I have walked past it several times, but it is not obviously a military...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 1:08 PM by BLACKFIVE

The end of my SWAT raid series

Did some Russia Today TV about the SWAT raid to serve a drug search warrant. The first segment was on the Alyona Show (video embedded below the fold) and she kept asking whether these type of raids was tied to the return of troops from the battlefield...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 12:01 PM by BLACKFIVE

Three for three - third SEAL acquitted

Good news: Navy SEAL Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe was found not guilty Thursday evening on charges of assaulting detained terrorist Ahmed Hashim Abed, dereliction of duty, and impeding an investigation based on a false statement. A seven member military...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 8:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Taliban admit guilt in Times Square attempt

David Gelernter makes an excellent point over at the Weekly Standard while discussing the media messaging around jihadist terror. Third: If reporters ever read their own words or listened to their own voices, they would stop repeating the ugly cliché...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 4:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Taking down pirates the hip thing to do

The Russians have joined the Dutch in the fun new game of let's not let a bunch of marginally-civilized savages screw around with international shipping. ABOARD THE SWEDISH WARSHIP CARLSKRONA – Russian special forces rappelled onto a disabled oil...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 4:13 AM by BLACKFIVE

Warrior Games 2010

Over at the Burnpit, they have a wonderful story about a sporting event that shows the warrior spirit can't be dampened by wounds. This morning I had the pleasure of participating in the DoD Military Bloggers Roundtable discussion with representatives...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 2:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Sensationalism & SWAT

The post I did yesterday about SWAT Overkill has generated a ton of response, and I knew it would. Over all I would say they have been very much in agreement w/ me that it was an improper use of force. But I have also received a number of messages from...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 1:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Phony SEAL gets 2 years for Stolen Valor

You are going to have to read it to believe it. Just got back from covering the case. http://www.theusreport.com/the-us-report/phony-seal-gets-2-years-for-stolen-valor.html

Published Thu, May 06 2010 1:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

This Ain't Hell busts another poseur

Jonn Lilyea has the scoop on another chump pretending to be something he ain't. This guy has ties to some folks we know pretty well which makes it all the sadder.

Published Thu, May 06 2010 12:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

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