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Photo: January 21, 1991 - Behind Enemy Lines

This rescue photo is of the first save of Desert Storm that took place today in 1991. An MH-53J from the 20th Special Operations Squadron, piloted by Capt. Thomas Trask, rescued a downed USN F-14 pilot, Lt. Devon Jones, 130 miles into Iraq. This was the...

Published Tue, Jan 21 2014 4:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

A Recommended Movie Short

Dust Warning Go to the Real King of France and enjoy. Couple of notes. First, I can so see this happening, and it does make one laugh. Gives me a good idea of what the Blackfive/TAH retirement home might be like. Also, it gets dusty towards the end. Second...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

Photo - Falcon Fuel

An F-16C Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan, July 22, 2014. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly maneuverable aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. U.S....

Published Fri, Jul 25 2014 6:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Photo - HALO Partners

U.S. and Colombian paratroopers track during a free fall as part of Fuerzas Comando 2014 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, Colombia, July 30, 2014. The U.S. service members are assigned to Special Operations Command South. The...

Published Wed, Aug 06 2014 9:46 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

ATTN Media: Stop Referring to the U.S. Advisors in Iraq as "the 300"

Seriously. Read a freaking history book. While I'm sure its not malicious, knock it off. [the third time I heard it said that way...it was by Chris Wallace of FoxNews Sunday] Also, let's be honest. These advisors are there to select targets. And...

Published Sun, Jun 22 2014 12:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops

We Need You!

Okay, first up, Chris Muir is doing his annual fundraiser. Need I point out that not only does he do a great strip, that he supports the troops (and troop charities)... Second, Valor-IT is doing its annual fundraiser. It has been an honor to present some...

Published Wed, Aug 08 2012 4:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Marine Corps Sensitivity Needed? Bulls#it!!!

Or Combat Units vs Support...whatever you want to call it... Well, the Marine Corps Times thinks it's a big deal. Is there a problem in the Marine Corps...? This NSFW video via FunkerTactical obviously shows that there is no problem AT ALL.

Published Mon, Nov 17 2014 10:25 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Military Humor, Bust Their Chops

Adam Baldwin Joins Mission: VALOR

Actor Adam Baldwin has joined the Mission: VALOR National Advisory Board. He joins actor Nick Searcy to help develop Operation Audie, our film and television focus area, and is also providing other assistance as well. Full release is here.

Published Wed, Nov 19 2014 6:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Despair or Determination

I’ve written on the difference between a victim and victor before, and today I find myself writing about despair. Let’s face it, there is a lot out there to make us despair. Anti-semitism has become public and fashionable once again, particularly among...

Published Mon, Aug 11 2014 2:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Thunderbirds Over Atlantic City

I was in Atlantic City over the past few days. We took our L-39 Vandy 1 jet up there for an acro display and to show our wounded-warrior-transition-to-aviation-career non-profit organization. I did the announcing for our flight display so didn't get...

Published Thu, Aug 14 2014 12:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Barry Manilow saccharine bomb attacks Old Guard

The US Army's Spirit of America is a visual and musical extravaganza celebrating the history of the Army by focusing on the stories of the Soldiers. It features several units of the Old Guard doing drill and ceremony and reenacting battles and such...

Published Mon, Sep 03 2012 1:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

YouServed Radio Tonight

The good people at YouServed have quite a good lineup tonight. Part one features Bob "Benny" Goodman and Wally Ward from Get it Done Consulting. Part two features Marta Darby, Val Prieto, Jorge Carmona, and (tentative) Heather Solos. Tune in...

Published Tue, Aug 02 2011 12:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

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Photo: January 21, 1991 - Behind Enemy Lines

A Recommended Movie Short

Photo - Falcon Fuel

Photo - HALO Partners

ATTN Media: Stop Referring to the U.S. Advisors in Iraq as "the 300"

We Need You!

Marine Corps Sensitivity Needed? Bulls#it!!!

Adam Baldwin Joins Mission: VALOR

Despair or Determination

Thunderbirds Over Atlantic City

Barry Manilow saccharine bomb attacks Old Guard

YouServed Radio Tonight

Bridge the Gap!

Unit Mottos

Courage Beyond Measure