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Killing Pirates and the Law of the Sea....

I saw today that the Somali Pirates are at it again with the capture of a Danish yacht and 7 more hostages. Now, I get that this administration and, as Uncle J pointed out, their bong hit diplomacy continues unabated, but don't you think we might...

Published Mon, Feb 28 2011 2:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Hey Taliban! Happy Christmas from 40 Commando...

[From 40 Commando in Afghanistan in 2008...] For those that have ever met and/or partied with these guys know that this is what what you can usually expect... Christmas for the Commandos in Afghanistan was always going to be different - but no one could...

Published Fri, Dec 23 2011 10:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Dec. 22 in US Military History

1775: The Continental Congress creates the Continental Navy. Esek Hopkins, Esq. is named commander-in-chief of the fleet, four captains are commissioned, as well as five first lieutenants (including future hero John Paul Jones), five second lieutenants...

Published Thu, Dec 22 2011 12:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

EFF No Longer Protects A****les?

If that's the case, then quite a few of us are in trouble. In fact, I would say almost everyone with a blog qualifies to some degree or another. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has long stood up for the rights of those involved in new and social...

Published Fri, Dec 30 2011 5:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech

Into The Light: Leslie Nielsen

He asked to play the heavies for years, as they had the more dramatic and challenging parts, but was finally recognized as the comic genius he had always been. A prankster behind the camera, he always ran with the roles given -- and thankfully they finally...

Published Sun, Nov 28 2010 7:37 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

A Milblog You Should Check Out

If you spend any time over at This Ain't Hell (and I do), you have seen comments from Doc Bailey. They are usually quite good, reasoned, and interesting. If you didn't already know, he has his own blog, and this post is a good introduction to...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2012 7:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs

Bible burning vs. Koran burning in Afghanistan

The political and military prostration to the Afghan people following the Koran-burning incident at Bagram served as the final straw for me; I once wholeheartedly supported the "war" in Afghanistan. Now, I don't think Washington gives a...

Published Wed, Feb 29 2012 2:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Debt To Pay by Reed Colemen

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. Robert. B. Parker’s Debt To Pay by Reed Farrel Coleman...

Published Thu, Sep 08 2016 11:26 PM by BlackFive

Dec. 21 in US Military History

1861: President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill authorizing the creation of an award for sailors and Marines who "distinguish themselves by their gallantry and other seamanlike qualities during the present war." The Medal of Honor is born. 1866...

Published Wed, Dec 21 2011 12:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Patriot missiles found on China bound ship

Your odd and disturbing national security story of the day: The MS Thor Liberty left port in Emden, northern Germany, on 13 December and docked two days later in Kotka, southern Finland, to pick up a cargo of anchor chains, said Finnish Customs spokesman...

Published Wed, Dec 21 2011 11:10 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

CIA - PART 2

Following Deebow's post below and link to the CNAS article, I thought I'd share this one with you. It was sent to us by a few people residing in spookville that agree with Bob Baer (just so you know, Jimbo is the only guy around here that reads...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 2:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review - "What Remains of Me" by Alison Gaylin

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 side bar. What Remains Of Me by Alison Gaylin is a captivating story. The bestselling...

Published Tue, Mar 15 2016 6:46 AM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Marine Raiders Film at Indiegogo

Kat Croft befriended a Marine Raider. After his death, she was witness to the way his brothers in arms welcomed him home from war and honored his memory. She has decided she would like to try to capture the story on film, and is seeking a very modest...

Published Thu, Feb 25 2016 7:18 AM by BlackFive

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Pop Culture

Book Review - "No One Knows" by JT Ellison

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. No One Knows by J. T. Ellison is part mystery...

Published Wed, Mar 16 2016 9:51 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Evan Pertile Update -

Our own Uncle Jimbo and Evan Pertile playing at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, TN. RE: Evan Pertile - A Future Soldier You Should Know RE: Spiritual Warfare Needed - Evan Pertile RE: Some Spiritual and Caring Bridge Warfare Needed RE: Evan Pertile...

Published Mon, Sep 27 2010 12:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

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Killing Pirates and the Law of the Sea....

Hey Taliban! Happy Christmas from 40 Commando...

Dec. 22 in US Military History

EFF No Longer Protects A****les?

Into The Light: Leslie Nielsen

A Milblog You Should Check Out

Bible burning vs. Koran burning in Afghanistan

Debt To Pay by Reed Colemen

Dec. 21 in US Military History

Patriot missiles found on China bound ship

CIA - PART 2

Book Review - "What Remains of Me" by Alison Gaylin

Marine Raiders Film at Indiegogo

Book Review - "No One Knows" by JT Ellison

Evan Pertile Update -