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Book Review: "The Quest" by Nelson DeMille

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 on the far right side bar. Nelson DeMille, the dean of political thriller writers, draws upon...

Published Mon, Sep 16 2013 8:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

First (OIF or OEF) Army Officer to Receive Medal of Honor

In case, you hadn't heard, on October 15, 2013, former CPT William Swenson will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions. Swenson will be the sixth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan....

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 3:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

The Troops As Infants

This morning, a graphic made the rounds on Facebook purporting to show the number of mass shootings on military bases before and after the gun ban. The graphic was questionable in some regards (gun ban started under Bush Sr. and was taken to new "heights"...

Published Wed, Sep 18 2013 2:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Book Review - "A Certain Age" by Beatriz Williams

The following book 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 on the right sidebar. A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams is part mystery...

Published Mon, Jun 27 2016 10:37 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Freedom is Free. Maintaining Freedom is What Costs

On July 4th you'll often see exhortations about how "freedom is not free". These normally accompany images of the US Military and/or First Responders. The images and message are important, however I think they are slightly off the mark....

Published Mon, Jul 04 2016 1:04 AM by BlackFive

Book Review - "Ghosts of War" by Brad Taylor

The following book 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 on the right sidebar. Ghosts Of War by Brad Taylor blends humor, action...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2016 11:51 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Book Review - "And After the Fire" by Lauren Belfer

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 on the right sidebar. And After The Fire by Lauren Belfer has an historical component to...

Published Sun, Jul 17 2016 11:47 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Book Review-The Coaster by Erich Wurster

The following book 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 Coaster by Erich Wurster is his introductory...

Published Fri, Aug 05 2016 12:38 AM by BlackFive

Book Review-INSIDIOUS BY Catherine Coulter

INSIDIOUS by Catherine Coulter brings back FBI agents Savich and Sherlock, as well as introducing Special Agent Cam Wittier and Detective Daniel Montoya. As with most of her books there are two plot lines that keep readers engaged. What makes the FBI...

Published Sat, Aug 13 2016 12:45 AM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Book Review The Shattered Tree

The following book 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 Shattered Tree by Charles Todd reunites...

Published Sun, Aug 21 2016 5:28 AM by BlackFive

In Love With the Blackbird

Mr Wolf sent this Gizmodo article about the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. For you Blackbird enthusiasts, it's required reading - a former pilot talks about the Blackbird he flew on a dangerous mission.

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 2:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Reflections....

I know I have been AWOL for awhile with some sporadic postings and with much happening in the world.... I am truly sorry for that... I have spent a good portion of the last year since the last election trying to make sense of what is going on with the...

Published Thu, Apr 08 2010 1:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review In Farleigh Field

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. In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen is a fact filled...

Published Sun, Mar 12 2017 6:04 AM by BlackFive

Book Review After The Dark

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. After The Dark by Cynthia Eden is a psychological...

Published Mon, Mar 27 2017 1:49 AM by BlackFive

Book Review The Burial Hour

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 Burial Hour by Jeffrey Deaver incorporates his...

Published Tue, Apr 11 2017 5:04 AM by BlackFive

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Book Review: "The Quest" by Nelson DeMille

First (OIF or OEF) Army Officer to Receive Medal of Honor

The Troops As Infants

Book Review - "A Certain Age" by Beatriz Williams

Freedom is Free. Maintaining Freedom is What Costs

Book Review - "Ghosts of War" by Brad Taylor

Book Review - "And After the Fire" by Lauren Belfer

Book Review-The Coaster by Erich Wurster

Book Review-INSIDIOUS BY Catherine Coulter

Book Review The Shattered Tree

In Love With the Blackbird

Reflections....

Book Review In Farleigh Field

Book Review After The Dark

Book Review The Burial Hour