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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...

Published Wed, Mar 27 2013 5:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

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...

Published Wed, Mar 27 2013 12:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Food and Drink

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...

Published Sat, Mar 23 2013 5:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

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...

Published Fri, Mar 22 2013 4:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

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...

Published Thu, Mar 21 2013 10:58 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Photoshop

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...

Published Thu, Mar 21 2013 10:50 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Books

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...

Published Tue, Mar 19 2013 9:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

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...

Published Tue, Mar 19 2013 12:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Picture of the Week

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...

Published Tue, Mar 19 2013 8:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

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...

Published Mon, Mar 18 2013 10:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Photo: Medevac Pre-Flight

U.S. Army Pfc. Laci Lognion, right, inventories her medical equipment while U.S. Army Capt. Ivonne Cartagena, center, adjusts medical items during a pre-flight exercise on Jalalabad Airfield in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, March 13, 2013. Lognion...

Published Mon, Mar 18 2013 10:49 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Kickstarter, Sponsorship, & Advertising

Oh my! Putting most of this below the fold so as to keep the focus on Murph and news, but below is information on sponsorships, advertising, and my Kickstarter project. If you are interested in advertising, sponsorship, or more, read on! Operation Normandy...

Published Mon, Mar 18 2013 1:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Murph The Protector

My friend Scott Mactavish of Mactavish Pictures has a feature-length documentary coming out that might be of interest to you: Scott, along with author Gary Williams, the Chris Irwin Band, Kill Cliff sports revovery drink, MadJac Music, and Southern Screen...

Published Sun, Mar 17 2013 10:05 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

An Internet Meme You Should Meet

Well, Blackfive is out of the office, but someone has to sleep on the office floor after early celebrations staff the duty post. Since I got the detail, I thought I would introduce you to someone you should know. The image is one of several that have...

Published Sun, Mar 17 2013 3:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech

UN Rapporteur reaches predetermined conclusion

If there is a more perfectly ponderous title than UN Special Rapporteur, I am unaware of it. If you see it be certain that the Ministry of Truth has blessed his vital mission and all blatherings are just chock full of truthiness. With that caveat, let...

Published Fri, Mar 15 2013 12:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

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