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Photo: Logar Mission

Two U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters fly over Logar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2013, during a mission to move personnel. The helicopters are assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade.U.S. Army photo by Capt. Peter Smedberg

Published Tue, Nov 19 2013 11:13 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Michael Yon still bats*t crazy

I know, I know this is hardly news to anyone with an above room temperature IQ, but this latest stuff is just psych-ward bait. I can hardly encourage you to read it, but in the same way we slow down to gawk at accidents and train wrecks , well this is...

Published Fri, Apr 27 2012 5:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

New Marine recruiting video

I'm no pop music fan, but I can find absolutely nothing wrong with this video: There is just something irresistible about a woman, a uniform, and a weapon. And what is up with "Uncle Jimbo's Sin Palace"?

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 12:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Music

SEALS tell bin Laden slayer to pipe down

Obama has one skill and one skill alone, self-promotion. It makes him an excellent politician, it also makes him overwhelmingly nauseating. The only real leadership he has shown was a Pied Piper like ability to get the child-like left and the feel good...

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 11:43 PM by BLACKFIVE

Sergeant Josh Laughery - Someone You Should Know

Today, SGT Laughery will be awarded the Silver Star for his valor during a fight in Afghanistan. With his leadership hit and five of his squard wounded in an ambush, SGT Laughery took charge, set up firing positions, began medical treatment of the wounded...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 1:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

Mother Jones defends Obama from lying liars

I know all of us here at BLACKFIVE consider Mother Jones to be one of the most reputable and respected publications around. So it is especially gratifying for me to be honored by them in a recent compilation of the "9 most compelling arguments about...

Published Tue, May 01 2012 9:12 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review - "The First Phone Call From Heaven" by Mitch Albom

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 on the far right side bar. Sports personality Mitch Albom’s latest book, The First Phone Call...

Published Sun, Nov 24 2013 9:55 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Ten Thanksgivings Ago...

This is a repost from ten years ago: Below is an email (via military reader "In Media Res") from a Captain in the 501st (a unit that I know well) that was at President Bush's Thanksgiving Dinner. With all the talk of fake turkey and photo...

Published Tue, Nov 26 2013 10:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Photo: Aussies on Patrol

Australian soldiers patrol near Multinational Base Tirin Kot, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 6, 2013. The Australian soldiers are assigned to the U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Task Force. Australian Defense Force photo by Cpl. Mark Doran

Published Thu, Nov 28 2013 8:45 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Pentagon Floats Plan to Ax All US-based Commissaries

Once again...the fate of the US treasury rests on the backs of US Military and their families...http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/02/pentagon-floats-plan-to-close-us-commissaries/ Now, i'm sure there's room for efficiency and any discussions...

Published Mon, Dec 02 2013 8:51 PM by BLACKFIVE

STEAL THIS BOOK.... NOW!

Yeah, yeah.. Abbie Hoffman got away with that title. But what I'd like to really recommend is this book, below. I mean, you REALLY need to get this book... My good friend, Sergeant Major Steve Valley, has finally released his book. This is a topic...

Published Tue, Aug 18 2009 10:55 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Humor, Books

Must SEE - The Return to Makin Island

I received a note from Corporal Seamus that all Marines must watch this. Heck, everyone should watch this story about a Marine Raider landing sixty seven years ago (August 17-18, 1942) and again in 1999 on Makin Island. Never forgotten...

Published Tue, Aug 18 2009 4:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Video Channels, Fallen But Never Forgotten

SFC Jared Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund

As most of you know, SFC Monti is the newest recipient of the Medal of Honor. Unfortunately, as with all of the previous awards of the nation's highest honor for bravery in both Iraq and Afghanistan, it was a posthumous award. SFC Monti's family...

Published Tue, Aug 18 2009 1:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Pimping rides in Kabul

JD Johannes spies some very fancy auto accoutrements while walking around Kabul watching election prep. Chrome rims. 22's, 24's, spinners...for when you need to travel down the silk road in in full G style. I've been out on the streets of...

Published Mon, Aug 17 2009 5:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Today is National Airborne Day - Part IV

[Repost from 2003] Over the years, I've gotten more than a few requests to repost this awesome photo: 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...

Published Sun, Aug 16 2009 6:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

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Photo: Logar Mission

Michael Yon still bats*t crazy

New Marine recruiting video

SEALS tell bin Laden slayer to pipe down

Sergeant Josh Laughery - Someone You Should Know

Mother Jones defends Obama from lying liars

Book Review - "The First Phone Call From Heaven" by Mitch Albom

Ten Thanksgivings Ago...

Photo: Aussies on Patrol

Pentagon Floats Plan to Ax All US-based Commissaries

STEAL THIS BOOK.... NOW!

Must SEE - The Return to Makin Island

SFC Jared Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund

Pimping rides in Kabul

Today is National Airborne Day - Part IV