October 2014 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Book Review - "Capital Offense" by Kathleen Antrim

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right sidebar. Capital Offense, by Kathleen Antrim, has just been re-launched for...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2014 11:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Canada had Lone Wolf under surveillance

The Canadians were watching their "lone wolf" killer before he killed CPL Cirrillo. But nothing came of it, what is the problem? My compatriot at Center for Security Policy Kyle Shideler takes a look at why watching isn't enough. October...

Published Tue, Oct 28 2014 11:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

In Defense Of Traditional VSO's

Mike Lermon has a wonderful response to the rather disingenious op-ed that ran a week or so ago in the Washington Times. I really think you will enjoy reading it. Unlike the previous op-ed, I will disclose that I am a bit biased and know Mike, as he's...

Published Tue, Oct 28 2014 11:42 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Free Fire Zone- A Pack of Lone Wolves

How many lone wolf attacks will it take to get the media, liberals and our fearless leaders in DC to admit they are connected and they are all committed by Islamist extremists. That's right they are Muslims, buy their own shouted declarations. This...

Published Mon, Oct 27 2014 9:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

An Ebola Article worth your time

As everyone is looking for information, this article has it all- history, current efforts, and the backgrounds of those fighting it. A MUST-READ this weekend for you. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/27/ebola-wars The Ebola Wars How genomics...

Published Fri, Oct 24 2014 4:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Free Fire Zone- ISIS Military Prowess

I happily present the first in a hopefully long series of videos I will be producing in my new role as a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy. I have known and worked with its CEO Frank Gaffney for quite a few years now and have been a regular...

Published Thu, Oct 23 2014 3:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Godspeed Cpl Nathan Cirillo

Someone sent this cartoon from the Halifax Chronicle-Herald:

Published Thu, Oct 23 2014 2:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

The Veteran Benefit Book Fair - San Diego - November 8th

The following article is a special for BlackFive readers written by Elise Cooper (our favorite book reviewer). On November 8th in San Diego, California, the USS Midway will provide a dramatic setting as best selling authors plan on honoring military veterans...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2014 10:15 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books, Caring For The Defenders

Book Review - "Saul's Game" by Andrew Kaplan

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right side bar. Saul’s Game is an original novel of the Homeland series written by...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2014 10:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

NYT reports there were chemical weapons in Iraq

One of the biggest complaints about the Iraq War by members of the left was that "Bush lied, people died" regarding the existence or not of WMD. This factually inaccurate phrase was bandied about so relentlessly that is became conventional wisdom...

Published Tue, Oct 21 2014 10:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

For Vets: The Most Important Post You'll Read Today

Over at the Burn Pit, there's a nice write up on the older VSOs like the Legion and VFW and the newer ones. I've been a fan of the Legion's work (especially, recently), as well as work with Team Rubicon (should not surprise anyone here). I...

Published Mon, Oct 20 2014 11:31 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders, Team Rubicon

Why the Guard and Reserve? Why now?

Wednesday I posted a piece indicating the need for NORTHCOM to coordinate any advanced response to the Ebola outbreak. Just a few short hours after that, Pres. Obama announces that he is ordering the National Guard and the Reserves to respond to Africa...

Published Fri, Oct 17 2014 12:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Terrorist recruiting and operations

An excellent piece in how our enemies are gaining supporters and fighters from the Center for Security Policy's Nik Hanlon. The recent interplay between al Shabaab and the African Union military mission in Somalia offers new data on the role of ground...

Published Thu, Oct 16 2014 3:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review - "Full Measure" by T. Jefferson Parker

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right side bar. Full Measure, by T. Jefferson Parker, is a departure from the crime...

Published Wed, Oct 15 2014 9:19 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

No Greater Love Hath Man...

Army Capt. Will Swenson received the Medal of Honor for his bravery while defending his country. The small act of kindness caught on video shows his real nature, even in the middle of combat.

Published Wed, Oct 15 2014 2:35 PM by BLACKFIVE

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Book Review - "Capital Offense" by Kathleen Antrim

Canada had Lone Wolf under surveillance

In Defense Of Traditional VSO's

Free Fire Zone- A Pack of Lone Wolves

An Ebola Article worth your time

Free Fire Zone- ISIS Military Prowess

Godspeed Cpl Nathan Cirillo

The Veteran Benefit Book Fair - San Diego - November 8th

Book Review - "Saul's Game" by Andrew Kaplan

NYT reports there were chemical weapons in Iraq

For Vets: The Most Important Post You'll Read Today

Why the Guard and Reserve? Why now?

Terrorist recruiting and operations

Book Review - "Full Measure" by T. Jefferson Parker

No Greater Love Hath Man...