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U.S. Using WMD in Afghanistan
That's correct. The U.S. has tacitly admitted that it is using Weapons of Mass Destruction, WMD, in Afghanistan, Yemen, and all other places that it conducts kinetic activity. Iraq? Tons of the stuff was deployed - and by definition, Saddam had far...
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Sat, Mar 30 2013 5:03 AM
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Long Overdue: A Review of 'The Fobbit'
Ok, I have to admit- I've been struggling with this one. I'm a bit torn, for several reasons which will become clear in a moment. But first, I want to let my good friend CSM Steve Valley say a few words on this book- he took the time to read it...
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Sat, Mar 30 2013 3:01 AM
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US Army vet fights with Syrian rebels
Well the wrong ones, apparently. A U.S. Army veteran was charged with conspiracy Thursday for fighting alongside a Syrian rebel group linked to al-Qaeda. Eric Harroun, 30, known to Syrians as “the American,” crossed into northern Syria in January and...
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Thu, Mar 28 2013 2:02 PM
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Oh, Ok; NOW You Are Worried About The Budget....
I probably should start with this: He·ro·ic: adj. also he·ro·i·cal 1. Of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of literature, legend, or myth. 2. Having, displaying, or characteristic of the qualities appropriate to a hero; courageous: Evidently, libturd...
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Thu, Mar 28 2013 1:59 AM
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Virgin Atlantic/Richard Branson Follow-Up
As long as I am in a highly PO'd mood courtesy of several factors including self-important petty tyrants making legal threats against a brother without cause or need, well, I might as well go whole hog here. I first wrote about the despicable and...
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Wed, Mar 27 2013 7:19 AM
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Really USO?
When I read this post over at TAH, my jaw hit the floor. I think a lot of the USO overall, and know that it is not a monolithic organization, and that there are in fact several USOs because of the national USO going away for a while years ago. That said...
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Wed, Mar 27 2013 5:38 AM
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Lock-N-Load Java A Single Source Review
Working at Blackfive does have benefits. Right after getting to meet good and interesting people, the best benefit is finding good things. Those who have met me know I like good food and drink, possibly a little more than I should. Good coffee is something...
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Wed, Mar 27 2013 12:31 AM
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Sergeant Peter Cimpoes - A Ranger You Should Know
Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, First Corps Commander, presents Sgt. Peter Cimpoes with the Silver Star Medal at 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment's award ceremony March 20, 2013 at St. Martin University's Marcus Pavilion in Lacey, Wash. (U.S. Army photo...
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Sat, Mar 23 2013 5:56 AM
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PO Howse, A Request
If PO Howse, or any of her friends or family, read this, I would very much like to speak with you or a representative. Please contact me via blake at blakepowersDOTnet or Facebook. I would very much appreciate it. LW You can catch me on Facebook, Twitter...
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Fri, Mar 22 2013 4:01 AM
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Photo: Marine Corps Water Survival Training
Marine Corps Capt. John Davis and Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells perform a rescue drill during a water survival course for instructors on Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Davis is assigned to 1st Fleet Antiterrorism Security...
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Thu, Mar 21 2013 10:58 PM
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Book Review - Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution
The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our reviews by clicking on the Books category on the far right sidebar. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) whose state is known for its diverse...
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Thu, Mar 21 2013 10:50 PM
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Phtoto: Waiting for Daddy
Two little girls dance with anticipation as they wait for a welcoming home ceremony to begin on Fort Steward, Ga., March, 7, 2013. Fifty soldiers, assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat...
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Tue, Mar 19 2013 9:00 PM
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Photo: Ten Years Later...One of B5's Favorite Photos
US Army soldiers take rest during patrol in Baghdad suburb, Monday Nov. 17, 2003. U.S. forces have reacted to the increasing attacks in which dozens of Americans and their allies have died by mounting a massive show of force in central and northern Iraq...
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Tue, Mar 19 2013 12:21 PM
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Harry Reid is a despicable human being
There was a tragic accident today at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada: A deadly explosion at a military ammunition storage facility in Nevada during a training exercise Monday prompted the U.S. Marine Corps to issue a blanket suspension of 60-millimeter...
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Tue, Mar 19 2013 8:44 AM
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10 Years Later
Over at Ranger Up's Rhino Den, they are posting pieces about the 8.5 years we spent in Iraq - 8.5 years of lost lives, tens of thousands of wounds, victories, losses, controversies... ...Throughout this past decade, I’ve had the honor of watching...
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Mon, Mar 18 2013 10:59 PM
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