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Seven Silver Stars Awarded to Special Forces Soldiers

"The real honor that I feel is the honor for having stood side by side and fought alongside some very great warriors. Getting a Silver Star pales in comparison to the honor I feel at having served alongside those men. The honor was being there that...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 12:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten

CIA Tape of Interrogation of 9/11 plotter

The CIA destroyed video of interrogations but managed to miss this one (two video and one audio) - via the AP:The CIA has videotapes, after all, of interrogations in a secret overseas prison of admitted 9/11 plotter Ramzi Binalshibh. Discovered in a box...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 7:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Warrior Legacy Foundation Supports the Run for the Fallen

Our team in Maine is busy supporting our troops and honoring the memories of our Fallen. If you are in New England this weekend, please consider volunteering or supporting the event. This Sunday, August 22nd, is the annual Run for The Fallen. This is...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 12:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

"Surviving the Cut" Premieres tonight on Discovery Channel

Got this announcement today:SURVIVING THE CUT - Premieres Wednesday, August 18 at 10PM ET/PT Have you ever wondered what it takes to be part of the military elite? Discovery Channel grants viewers unprecedented access inside the military's special...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 7:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Battle at Ground Zero - The Tunnel to Towers Run

[Editor note: The title does not refer to the mosque, it refers to the heroic battle fought by the FDNY and NYPD, Rick Rescorla and others...] Had a reader request that I post information about the Tunnel to Towers Run in NYC on September 11th. I don't...

Published Thu, Aug 19 2010 3:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Ready to Ride...

Its that time of year again- time for the American Legion National Convention. This year, it's going to be held in Milwaukee, and when you think of Milwaukee, what do you think of? Right. Beer. No, wait. MOTORCYCLES. Harley-Davidson motorcycles. American...

Published Fri, Aug 20 2010 2:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Travel, Pop Culture

Today's Mission: Support Candidate 2

Okay, everyone, I'd like you to take a minute out of your Saturday to go to this site and read about Candidate 2 and vote for him to win a car from Woodhouse Auto:Candidate 2 This candidate was at Fort Hood, TX Army Base Soldier Readiness Center checking...

Published Sat, Aug 21 2010 12:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Tim Kennedy Wins Every Fight Stat, Loses Decision

Folks, a few disclosures: I am not a Mixed Martial Arts expert (I know, you're stunned). I am not a fight judge, and I do consider Tim Kennedy a friend. Watching the fight last night with a lot of people in Chicago, you could tell there was a lot...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 12:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Sports

NYC so far

Just left the Ground Zero Mosque rally and it kicked ass. Several thousand patriots not about to stand idly by while a trophy to a terrorist act is built on sacred ground. There will be video soon and some pics as well. We had lunch yesterday at Katz's...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 4:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Some national security in the debate tonight?

Let's hope so. Both Heritage and AEI are co-hosting the Presidential debate tonight so perhaps we will, although having Wolf Blitzer hosting doesn't give me great confidence. Heritage has a package for folks who want to have debate parties and...

Published Tue, Nov 22 2011 12:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Giving Thanks This Day

For all that it has been a rough year in many ways, there is much for which I give thanks this day. A special part of this are those who serve and with whom I serve. Some thoughts on that very special less than one percent are up here. May your day be...

Published Wed, Nov 23 2011 11:03 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

The Sick Lame and Lazy....

I have a news flash for everyone. Brace yourselves, take a seat, it might be shocking... One of the "Occupy" movement crap-weasels appears to be posing as someone who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know, I know, hold the Stolen Valor presses...

Published Thu, Nov 24 2011 3:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Nov. 27 in US Military History

1817: Maj. Gen. Edmund P. Gaines dispatches soldiers to attack the Seminole camp at Fowltown, Fla., formally beginning the First Seminole War. 1868: Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer's Seventh Cavalry attacks a peaceful Cheyenne encampment near present...

Published Sun, Nov 27 2011 3:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Act of Valor- a movie you must see

I attended a preview screening of a movie about Navy SEALs coming out in February called Act of Valor. Let's start this review with WOW! and everything else is subject to that modifier. This movie is awesome. There are many reasons but let's start...

Published Tue, Dec 13 2011 12:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Kill Bin Laden- Book signing in DC

My buddy John Weisman will be in DC for a signing of his amazing novel "Kill Bin Laden", quite properly at the International Spy Museum today 2-4 pm. I have gotten some messages from folks I know who said they devoured the book and loved it...

Published Wed, Dec 14 2011 9:41 PM by BLACKFIVE

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