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WWII Ranger Leads the Way

Ed Black recalls his time in the Rangers during WWII. He took part in three invasions and was one of the very few survivors of his unit. Hit the link to read the story. Here is his video interview:

Published Tue, Jan 31 2012 12:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels

Book Review: The Way To London

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. The Way To London by Alix Rickloff is very much...

Published Sun, Sep 24 2017 12:32 PM by BlackFive

Is McChrystal scandal 'wagging the dog' for an even bigger story?

The scandal surrounding the release of the Rolling Stone profile on McChrystal may have been designed to shift the media's attention away from the real story - the release of the Congressional report on tens of millions of American taxpayer dollars...

Published Wed, Jun 23 2010 10:15 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

173rd Airborne memorial dedicated at Ft. Benning

There was a wonderful ceremony and a bunch of great events over the extended Memorial Day weekend down at Ft. Benning as the brand new 173rd Airborne Memorial was dedicated and members of the unit from Vietnam through the present gathered to remember...

Published Tue, Jun 08 2010 1:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

Another Korean war? Not likely

The last SF team I was on had a heavy focus on the Korean Peninsula and we were involved at very high levels with the Korean military leadership and the Special Ops plan for response to a North Korean attack. It was amazingly daunting on the surface as...

Published Thu, Jun 10 2010 3:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Terrorist wannabe losers

I love this pic of the two New Jersey wankers who wanted to go overseas to be terrorists and kill American Soldiers. Anyone wanna bet on the outcome of an encounter between these pathetic wastes of protoplasm and the real American bad ass in the post...

Published Sat, Jun 12 2010 8:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Guide for enlisted soldiers & marines seeking to infiltrate gain admission to the University of California and other top universities

Audience: Infantrymen currently on active duty, who are within one year of ETS with an honorable discharge. Prerequisites: Previous College credits -- not necessary SAT score -- not necessary Good high school grades -- not necessary. Don't believe...

Published Wed, Jun 02 2010 10:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

New Work Out Video

Jimbo has been rocking his quads to this excellent Ranger Up Workout Video. Here's the trailer for the video:

Published Thu, Jun 03 2010 5:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Video Channels, Military Humor

Obama says 'War on Terror is over' while resurrecting LOST Treaty

While introducing the new National Security Strategy, President Obama recently declared that the "War on Terror" is over. More accurately, war as we know it is over. Through soft power, the United States has reinvented conflict into a feel good...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 7:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Afghan Commandos retake Barg-e-Matal

Over the weekend the Taliban had taken nominal control of the Barg-e-Matal District in Nuristan Province. That didn't last long and Afghan Commandos and National Police have combined to push them right back out. Afghan commandos, backed by Coalition...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 1:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Memorial Day: Fitting Memorials and Passing of Torches

By now, you have read this post by Blackfive. If not, you need to. Today, there are two posts you need to read in honor of those who gave their tomorrows for our today. For they may be gone, but they also live on -- especially when others pick up the...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 10:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Great Event in St. Petersburg Tomorrow

If you're in the Tampa-St. Pete area, there's a fundraiser for the daughter of a fallen hero, Corporal Jonathan Porto. You all know his blogger wife (A Little Pink in a World of Camo): Saturday, May 29 6-9pm Paddy Burkes 100 4th St S. St Pete...

Published Fri, May 28 2010 3:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

The End of an Era in Afghanistan

LTC Phillips writes and shows a photo or two about a significant change in the life of some of our soldiers in Afghanistan. Now, back to the war...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 2:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Marine Scout Sniper in Urination Video Speaks Out

For the first time, scout sniper Marine Cpl Rob Richards speaks out about the urination video to the Military Times: ...Richards said he is tired of people asking why he and his fellow Marines urinated on the dead insurgents, and angry with Commandant...

Published Mon, Sep 23 2013 2:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

30 years ago: Operation Eagle Claw

On 24 Apr 1980, the United States attempted a daring operation to rescue the 53 American hostages held by Iran. Sandstorms and mechanical failures rendered several helicopters inoperable and the mission had to be aborted. As the commandos prepared to...

Published Mon, Apr 26 2010 8:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

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