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Marines act like Marines

Jackwagon attempts to steal toys from Best Buy, and then.. well just have a read and a chuckle. Duggan and several other Marines wearing their dress blues were conducting the annual toy drive in the breezeway of the Best Buy when they heard the commotion...

Published Fri, Nov 26 2010 12:42 PM by BLACKFIVE

WikiWankers are doing this why?

Another gargantuan pile of stuff nobody was supposed to see, showing a grand total of zero outrages. Wasn't that what Ass-Flange supposed to be doing? You know, shining a light on the heinous crimes of the imperial oppressors? What complete, unimitigated...

Published Sun, Nov 28 2010 3:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Restrepo the Movie on Nat Geo tonight

A can't miss movie about Afghanistan is showing tonight on National Geographic at 9 pm Eastern, Restrepo. You have heard about it here numerous times, it is the tale of Battle Company, 2nd of the 503rd, 173rd Airborne and their time in the Korengal...

Published Mon, Nov 29 2010 4:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

WikiLeaks site beaten down. Assange to face Holder?

Well it looks like somebody is beginning to play a little "payback is a medevac" with the Wikiwankers. NEW YORK (CBS/AP) – The WikiLeaks website says it’s under a forceful Internet-based attack, and content on the site was inaccessible to some...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 12:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Wounded Canadian Vet On a Mission

Our neighbors to the north have been at our side through thick and thin in Afghanistan. We've highlighted many of their exploits and courage via Paul Kesterson who embedded with them and through photos and video. But not through blogs... Master Corporal...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 11:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Israelis make it a Very Happy Chanukah in Iran!

The Israelis built this airport for the Iranians sometime in the early 1970's... They put a Star of David on the roof with the Iranians remaining absolutely clueless about it. Almost four decades later, the Iranians find out via Google Earth imagery...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 1:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

DADT

I think it should be obvious – even to Sen. McCain – that DADT is going to be repealed at some point whether anyone likes it or not. That repeal can be a purposeful one, implemented in a way in which the military can decide on a timeline and methodology...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 9:47 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Against DADT Repeal

I have a great deal of respect for my co-authors, among whom McQ is distinguished by accomplishment and thoughtfulness. Nevertheless, I also know we have a lot of readers who are on the other side of the DADT issue from McQ and Jim, and it seems proper...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 7:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Say What? Who Is A Predator?

I was pointed to this yesterday, and waited until today to post for a number of reasons. One of which is the justifiable fear I have of Blackfive taking a bar of soap to my mouth for violating the family friendly rule here. Another was dealing with the...

Published Sat, Dec 04 2010 10:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Kathy Champion

I want ya'll to help this lady out. After serving 27 years in the Army including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, surviving 7 IED's blasts, Lt Col Kathy Champion came home only to find she had contracted a virus in Iraq that took her eyesight. Instead...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 8:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Thank You, Internet!

Book Review: Blame

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. Blame by Jeff Abbott is a psychological thriller...

Published Mon, Jul 17 2017 1:37 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: King Of Spies

King Of Spies: The Dark Reign and Ruin of an American Spymaster in Korea by Blaine Harden delves into the black-ops life of Donald Nichols during, before, and shortly after the Korean War. This biography allows readers to understand the current conflict...

Published Sun, Nov 05 2017 1:44 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: Her Last Day

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. Her Last Day is the first novel of a new series...

Published Sun, Nov 19 2017 3:28 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: The Demon Crown

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 Demon Crown by James Rollins, a Sigma Force...

Published Sat, Dec 09 2017 4:07 AM by BlackFive

Book Review Touch Of Red and Cover Of Night

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. Touch Of Red and Cover Of Night by Laura Griffin...

Published Sat, Dec 16 2017 11:08 PM by BlackFive

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