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Central America Bound

My next embed will be in Centeral America. I've had a very generous person buy my ticket down using his frequent flyer miles, and I wanted to see if anyone here might be willing to use their American Airline miles to help me get back? If so, drop...

Published Tue, Jun 04 2013 3:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Travel

The Hunt for bin Laden and the Slain C.I.A. Chief at F.O.B. Chapman...

Maggie's Notebook has some interesting information, correlation, and speculation about the slain CIA chief at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Chapman in Afghanistan and the 1990s hunt for bin Laden and President Obama's Deputy Security Adviser, John...

Published Fri, Jan 08 2010 2:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten

Photo - Awaiting Takeoff

U.S. paratroopers sit inside a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft awaiting takeoff on Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2015. U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo

Published Mon, Dec 14 2015 9:22 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

DOMA Ruling: SECDEF Hagel's Unprofessional Pronouncement

As you may have read, the SCOTUS struck down the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act or "DOMA". This was a law that enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress, and was signed by President Bill Clinton. Let's leave aside for a moment your personal feelings...

Published Wed, Jun 26 2013 9:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Chinese set to launch first aircraft carrier

Nothing to see here, just move along. WASHINGTON (AP) -- China's first aircraft carrier could begin sea trials as early as this summer and its deployment would significantly change the perception of the balance of power in the region, the chief of...

Published Tue, Apr 12 2011 6:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Casting Call Notice

Got this last night, and am passing it along: My name is Lauren Kalb and I'm an LA-based casting director, currently casting a new Action/Adventure competition show called "The Assailant" for The Discovery Channel. I am hoping you will be...

Published Fri, Mar 25 2011 12:13 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Television

Different Strokes

George W. Bush preparing to take our country to war. Barack H. Obama preparing to take our country to war. Pretty sad really.

Published Fri, Mar 25 2011 5:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Dear Nobel Peace Prize Committee...

First, a reminder of how the press was smitten with our President from leading from the back... I do wonder what the Nobel Peace Prize Committee thinks about the choice of Senator Obama before he did anything at all (still, not done anything?). Iraq,...

Published Fri, Jul 18 2014 12:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Decline of U.S. Military Tech Sales

An interesting take on the subject, over at the Daily Beast, written by a Brit. A taste: ...Not only does the U.S. not export warships, but designs for the centerpiece of the future American Navy—the Littoral Combat Ship—rely on European engines and waterjets...

Published Tue, Jul 15 2014 2:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

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

World Report- A General Revolt

Trying out a new format for videos. It is supposed to look like the Daily Show and will be serious and mockerational depending on the purpose. This one is mostly serious with some solid and well-deserved shots at our President. Some of these from me,...

Published Sun, Sep 21 2014 11:16 PM by BLACKFIVE

Photo: Navy Deck Work - Gulf of Oman vs. Charlestown, MA

U.S. sailors hose down the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 9, 2014. The Truman is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security...

Published Wed, Feb 12 2014 8:19 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Review: The Counterfeit Agent

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 in the far right side bar. Alex Berenson’s latest book, The Counterfeit Agent, explores...

Published Sun, Feb 09 2014 10:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Marines in Sangin Exhibiting the Warrior Ethos

Bing West is embedded with Marines in Sangin, Afghanistan. One of the greats, West posted an article you should read about the warrior ethos among our Marines: ...After discovering the first IED, we walked north at a steady, careful pace. Not one farmer...

Published Sun, Feb 27 2011 10:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

The Men Who Stare At Goats Senators

By now, you all have probably heard about or read this story from muckraker Michael Hastings about Lieutenant General Caldwell utilizing Psy-ops resources (personnel) in order to influence American politiicans - specifically some very key Senators. ....

Published Thu, Feb 24 2011 10:38 PM by BLACKFIVE

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