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Happy Birthday to the US Army -235 years old and better than ever

From Army.mil: Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the current operations taking place around the world, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment...

Published Thu, Jun 03 2010 2:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

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

Flotilla fallout - Some questions and some things to think about

As this story about the so-called "Freedom flotilla" and the Israeli raid continues to unfold, all sorts of questions come to mind. What is up with Turkey and why are they keeping this so hot? It's prime minister has recently said: "Now...

Published Wed, Jun 02 2010 1:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Tips for Vets returning to College

Operator Dan over at This Ain't Hell has some good tips on using your benefits and how to avoid some of the typical VA nightmares.

Published Wed, Jun 02 2010 12:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Ralph Peters on Turkey's ambush of Israel

Sometimes Ralph Peters is just dead on. In yesterday's confrontation, Israel behaved clumsily. The peace activists behaved savagely. The Turks behaved cynically. The world reacted predictably. And Washington scratched its head. Read more: http://www...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 10:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Deep Infantry Thoughts - by Greg Jaffe

You guys just have to go here and read this...I about ruined my keyboard from Coca-Cola via my nose... [H/T reader Bill R.]

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 2:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

South Carolina stands up Counterterrorism Advisory Team

From NavySEALs.com: The Joint Services Detachment (JSD) of the South Carolina Military Department (SCMD) has established a Counterterrorism Advisory Team, a 10-plus member council composed of nationally recognized military, counterterrorism, and intelligence...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 12:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Letters for Lyrics on FoxNews

Watch the latest news video at video.foxnews.com Toby Nunn and Patti Patton Bader talk about how you can help send one million letters to our troops and get some great music in the bargain!

Published Mon, May 31 2010 10:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Why JD is alive for another Memorial Day

http://outsidethewire.com/blog/heroes/100-fewer-to-memorialize-because-of-one.html "The attack on March 26th, 2007 was supposed to destroy the outpost--if not for one man they might have succeeded and there would be 100 more white headstones with...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 4:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Greatest Man I Never Met....

"All that is needed for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Of all the men I have served with and think of when I honor their sacrifices on this day, the one I think about is the one that I never met. And would like to think...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 3:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

I Miss You

http://www.andrewolmsted.com/ Posted via email from blackfive's posterous

Published Mon, May 31 2010 12:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Memorial Day 2010

He scarce had need to doff his pride or slough the dross of Earth -- E'en as he trod that day to God so walked he from his birth, In simpleness and gentleness and honor and clean mirth. So cup to lip in fellowship they gave him welcome high And made...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 10:13 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Memorial Day 2010 - What price freedom?

I keep this photo as probably the most powerful reminder for me of what the real price of freedom looks like. Those that give their all as well as those they leave behind. We should remember both as we celebrate the freedom they've blessed us with...

Published Sun, May 30 2010 12:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

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

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Happy Birthday to the US Army -235 years old and better than ever

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

Flotilla fallout - Some questions and some things to think about

Tips for Vets returning to College

Ralph Peters on Turkey's ambush of Israel

Deep Infantry Thoughts - by Greg Jaffe

Afghan Commandos retake Barg-e-Matal

South Carolina stands up Counterterrorism Advisory Team

Letters for Lyrics on FoxNews

Why JD is alive for another Memorial Day

The Greatest Man I Never Met....

I Miss You

Memorial Day 2010

Memorial Day 2010 - What price freedom?

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