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At Ft. Bragg

I'm at Ft. Bragg for some meetings related to my embed. I happen to have some unexpected free time, though no transpo, so if anyone cares to meet up, drop me a line at wolf1 at laughingwolf dot net. Also, if you are a PAO with any of the groups here...

Published Tue, Dec 11 2012 10:12 PM by BLACKFIVE

Arromanches, And A Key To Campaign Victory

Arromanches is no stranger to battle There is an old saw about amateurs discuss tactics while professionals discuss logistics. Arromanches sur Mer is an example of why both are needed. From a tactical standpoint, the shallow-draft port town sits in a...

Published Thu, Jun 20 2013 1:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Travel

Daily Beast: Wounded Warrior Project Fights - to Get Rich

The Daily Beast's Tim Mak reports... [Stephen] Nardizzi is an advisory board member of the Charity Defense Council, an outfit with lofty ambitions. The organization wants to remake the entire charitable sector to be more permissive of high overhead...

Published Mon, Jun 08 2015 1:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

And Son, This Medal Is For....

This bit of bureaucratic retardation at DoD shows how out of hand things have truly gotten... The new blue, red and white-ribboned Distinguished Warfare Medal will be awarded to individuals for ‘‘extraordinary achievement’’ related to a military operation...

Published Wed, Feb 13 2013 7:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops

Sharing With You

I've spent a few days with an SFC I know, and he took great delight in getting this stuck in my head. Therefore, I decided to share: Enjoy.

Published Fri, Feb 01 2013 8:36 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Music

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth...

Published Sun, Jul 03 2016 10:01 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Current Affairs

BOOK REVIEW : AN OBVIOUS FACT BY CRAIG JOHNSON

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. An Obvious Fact by Craig Johnson combines a mystery...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2016 12:40 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: If I Die Tonight

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. If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin brings psychological...

Published Sat, Mar 03 2018 10:37 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

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 and Author Q/A: The Power Of A Seal

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. Many military books have been written by and about...

Published Wed, Dec 27 2017 11:28 PM by BlackFive

I Honor Back

Nice tribute song/vid:

Published Sat, Nov 13 2010 10:57 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Music

Pritzker Library: Top Ten Favorite Recruiting Posters

Chicago's Pritzker Military Library is a unique non-profit organization that is committed to maintaining and improving the public's appreciation of the military -- past, present, and future. In honor of the Library's 10th anniversary, its...

Published Tue, Oct 29 2013 3:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Military Motivators, Thank You, Internet!

Gibbs Previews President's Speech

Stole this from our pals at This Ain't Hell Mr. Gibbs says, "I don't think that there's any doubt as candidate Obama said that adding 20,000 men and women into Iraq would improve the security situation..." Perhaps, Mr. Gibbs, but...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 2:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Are you B.A. enough to win $100,000

Some friends of mine are helping with casting for a new show on Spike TV called "Most Lethal." They are searching for candidates with extensive special operations experience to compete in a series of mentally and physically challenging events...

Published Mon, Nov 29 2010 7:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review How Will I Know You

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. How Will I know You by Jessica Treadway is not just...

Published Tue, Dec 27 2016 5:59 AM by BlackFive

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