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Brits bailing on Afghanistan?

Looks like they might be. Senior American military figures have warned Britain that a hasty exit from Afghanistan could strain relations between the two countries. The Daily Telegraph last week revealed that David Cameron has ordered British commanders...

Published Tue, May 17 2011 12:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Mouse that roared

This is a guest post from a Marine who has been deeply involved in our many fronts against radical Islam and all the other folks who make our planet dangerous. We have been corresponsding for quite a few years of that. Here he goes, it is a lively ride...

Published Tue, Jun 24 2014 11:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review: The Art of Intelligence

This book review is a special for BlackFive readers from Elise Cooper. You can find all of our book reviews, recommendations and discussions under the category "Books": Henry Crumpton, responsible for the CIA’s global counter-terrorism operations...

Published Thu, Jun 21 2012 12:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

McCampbell Maneuver

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Thad Brill provides guidance to a helicopter pilot during flight operations aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell under way in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 1, 2012. The McCampbell is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike...

Published Thu, Sep 06 2012 12:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The Marines Have Won. No One Wants To Fight Them Anymore.

“This is your opportunity to lead a breakout of your own. We’re going to go out there, we’re going to penetrate those defenses and we’re going to chase the enemy down. We’re going to punish them where they sleep and follow them wherever they go, until...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 2:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten, Bust Their Chops, Someone You Should Know

Amplifying Obama after passive Foley statement

President Obama said mostly the right things about the horrific killing of James Foley by ISIS. But he couldn't seem to manage even a bit of outrage, or anger or much more than annoyance. You should have a little more passion when discussing the slaughter...

Published Wed, Aug 20 2014 9:03 PM by BLACKFIVE

Mullah Omar assumes room temp?

Well that would be an interesting development. Brad Thor broke the story, which we confirmed, that Pakistani intel had brought him in for some close supervision last year and now there are reports they have snuffed him. As always the lies and lies and...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 3:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review: Stroke Of Luck

The following review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews and author interviews by clicking on the Books category link in the right side bar. Stroke of Luck by B.J. Daniels is the first of three...

Published Fri, Feb 15 2019 1:08 AM by BlackFive

Operation: RangerUp!

Veteran (un)employment is a crisis. There are a number of issues, and while the system is not broken, there are gaps that need to be plugged. One of those gaps is in getting people practical experience for entrepreneurship. RangerUp has a unique solution...

Published Mon, Feb 17 2014 1:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

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

Military Motivator - Memorial Day

More after the Jump:

Published Mon, May 30 2011 12:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Motivators

Ask An Infantryman - The Pantyhose Exception

Infantrymen! One of our own seeks your counsel: A few weeks ago, I was having a liquid lunch with a bunch of military friends. One of whom is named Jim Nasium. Now, Jim was a graduate of one of the nation's finest military colleges, but spent his...

Published Tue, Apr 12 2011 3:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Ask An Infantryman

The Men Who Fight and Die and the Fathers that Love them

Our own Subsunk sent us this one from B5 HQ North (like way North). At first glance, this is a story about a horrific mistake that was made - friendly fire might have killed two of our own. The worst thing is friendly fire (check back here tomorrow for...

Published Wed, Apr 13 2011 12:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Fallen But Never Forgotten, Someone You Should Know

Obama Led the Raid to Get Usama?

Wait. What?! This video (flying around today) of Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen is unbelievable...: Wonder how the SEAL Team chiefs and officers feel about that one... Jonn Lilyea says that this is evidence of the Dems swiftboating the SEALs. Heh.

Published Mon, Aug 20 2012 2:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Exclusive Interview with Nelson DeMille - "Plum Island" to be brought to television!

The following 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 in the far right sidebar. Plum Island, the New York Times best-selling book by Nelson DeMille, will...

Published Sun, Apr 06 2014 11:06 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books, Television

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