Cindy Sheehan is back
On January 20, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Cindy Sheehan Protests in front of Dick Cheney’s house. Seems like old times. With Cindy Sheehan’s personification of Satan, Hitler, (insert your tyrant du jour’s name here), out of office; perhaps we thought she’d just go away. Not only is she back, but she’s loonier than ever. Sheehan led another war protest today to avenge [...]
SEALs Who Captured Most Wanted Terrorist Face Assault Charges
On November 24, 2009 at 7:07 pm
This from Fox News: Navy SEALs have secretly captured one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq — the alleged mastermind of the murder and mutilation of four Blackwater USA security guards in Fallujah in 2004. And three of the SEALs who captured him are now facing criminal charges, sources told FoxNews.com. The three, all [...]
NYC to Obama: No You Won’t
On November 15, 2009 at 1:57 amThe Obama administration grossly underestimated the response of the American people in it’s decision to try war-field combatants as common thieves in criminal courts handed down this week by Attorney General Holder. The American people were also not impressed that President Obama ducked responsibility in calling it a “prosecutorial” decision. The American people see the [...]
Thank You. Happy Veterans Day.
On November 11, 2009 at 10:48 am
Thank you dads, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, friends and strangers for keeping America and freedom safe. Not only today, but everyday, thank everyone who has served when you see them. Below are some youtube commercials from corporations and individuals that say thanks. Click here to find a full Veterans Day headquarters from military.com. From [...]
Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps!
On November 10, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Parcbench would like to wish a happy 234th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! God bless the United States of America and all our armed service personnel for keeping us safe and defending freedom.
Obama’s Hesitation on Afghanistan
On November 9, 2009 at 10:02 am
President Obama is in a difficult position deciding what to do about Afghanistan. Al Qaeda and the Taliban are ramping up their activity in that country, enabled by the chaos in Pakistan. Al Qaeda is rumored to be using its strengthened base in Afghanistan to expand to other parts of the world. Attacks by the [...]
Helloooo MoveOn: Inside Your OODA Loop pwning Your Orientation!
On October 27, 2009 at 10:24 am
Every once in a while, a true maverick genius slips through the System’s opulent defenses and does something … magnificent. One of these rare figures is the late Col. John Boyd. Described in Publisher’s Weekly review of his biography, Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War by Robert Coram, John Boyd (1927-1997) [...]
Part Of The Daily Grind
On October 26, 2009 at 12:05 am
Here is some of the newer news I thought I would share with you from Afghanistan. While it may be a little off from what you would be expecting in military news from Afghanistan, it is part of the daily grind they face in order to keep the fight over there. For you 0311 and [...]
Mojave Viper
On September 4, 2009 at 11:04 am
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.-Marines from Company F, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fire at an enemy bunker during training aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. August 19, 2009. The Marines completed CHB-2, before joining the rest of the battalion for CHB-3, a battalion-wide defense. , Lance Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson, 8/19/2009 11:14 AM [...]
Six Units Get Call for 2009 Iraq Deployment
On September 3, 2009 at 11:17 am
While six new units get called to Iraq our thoughts and prayers are with you. God speed and good luck gents. From American Forces Press Service via Tactical-Life.com: Six Units Get Call For 2009 Iraq Deployment WASHINGTON, June 30, 2008 – The Defense Department has alerted six combat units for deployment to Iraq from January [...]
CIA Counter-Terrorism Expert Discusses Controversy
On September 1, 2009 at 1:15 am
Originally published on Newsmax.com on August 31st, 2009. Kent Clizbe is a former member of the CIA’s Directorate of Operations. In 2001, in the aftermath of Sept.11th, he returned to the CIA to serve multiple Counter-Terrorism deployments. In 2005, he was awarded the Intelligence Community Seal Medallion for his anti-terrorism work. In the early days [...]
Man In The Sand
On August 25, 2009 at 12:40 am
“Our Man in the Sand” (Interview by Greg Victor) And now, our weekly communication with “Maverick.” Maverick is still somewhere out there in Iraq. He hasn’t been online for more than a few minutes the past week. He has been much busier than usual, going on many missions. But I spotted him online tonight, and [...]
Exclusive: The True Story Of The Hunt For And Capture Of Saddam Hussein
On July 31, 2009 at 8:35 am
Mohammed al-Muslit motioned with his leg towards a floor mat—a white cotton rug—on a patio area. Four or five Delta soldiers pulled back the mat and saw some ropes and handles surrounded by loose earth. They pulled the handles, found a big Styrofoam square in a brickwork area and pulled open the lid with a [...]
A SOLDIER’S RESPONSE TO “THE HURT LOCKER”
On July 29, 2009 at 2:07 am
What follows is my conversation with a soldier (“Maverick” – not his real name) currently in Iraq (not on his first tour). He viewed “The Hurt Locker” and, given his familiarity with the subject matter, has an opinion that deserves to be heard (an opinion that probably would not be heard anyplace else)… Greg: What [...]
Man In The Sand
On July 28, 2009 at 1:58 am
And now, our weekly communication with “Maverick” (not his real name, but “Top Gun” is a movie I know he likes). Maverick is still sweating it out in Kirkuk, Iraq. Let’s check in and see what’s going on in the sandbox… Greg: Welcome back to Parcbench. Ready for a few questions? MAVERICK: Sure. Greg: Can [...]
Our "Man In The Sand"
On July 20, 2009 at 12:22 am
Given this age of instant communication – isn’t it odd how little we hear from the actual military men and women out there on the front lines? We’ve been at war for most of the 21st century now, and I think it is time we got to know at least one of the brave professionals [...]
