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The First Amendment and Military Funerals

I realize we talked about this, but we're just not done. The father of a fallen Marine is telling a US Federal Court to go jump in the lake over its demand that he pay the court costs of Fred Phelps and his band of... ah, whatever they are. The more...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 1:52 PM by BLACKFIVE

Off Topic: Hosting Suggestions?

I've been with InMotion Hosting for a while, and have been unimpressed (to be polite). In point of fact, I've not been impressed with their security, and (with a few exceptions cheerfully noted to them) with their service, customer or technical...

Published Tue, Sep 03 2013 12:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech

Book Review - "The Girl in the Glass" by James Hayman

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 in the right sidebar. The Girl In The Glass by James Hayman is a mystery...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2016 11:26 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Photo: The Truman at Sunset

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman sails during sunset in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 19, 2013. The Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations...

Published Thu, Oct 24 2013 8:44 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Starbucks, the anti-American, cry baby coffee

Starbucks says it will hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, a response to President Donald Trump's indefinite suspension of Syrian refugees and temporary travel bans that apply to six other Muslim-majority nations. In his statement, he speaks...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2017 2:00 AM by BlackFive

Book Review No Man's Land by David Baldacci

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. No Man’s Land by David Baldacci on the surface seems...

Published Sun, Nov 13 2016 4:53 AM by BlackFive

Book Review - "War Hawk" by James Rollins and Grant Blackwood

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. War Hawk by James Rollins and Grant Blackwood...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2016 11:25 PM by BlackFive

Filed under: Books

Winter Wonderland & Global Warming w/ Kev

Today's totally awesome weather in DC reminded me of my favorite video of Kev. I blame Al Gore.

Published Sat, Jan 30 2010 4:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Photo - Diamond Formation

The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation perform the Pass in Review maneuver during the Wings Over Whiteman practice airshow at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 12, 2015. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell

Published Thu, Jun 18 2015 8:58 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

"Mrs. Bronson, Your Husband Reporting For Duty."

A Soldier delighted his unsuspecting family when he emerged from the water behind them to see them for the first time since his return from Afghanistan. Bethany Bronson and children headed to the beach to record video messages for Captain Hyrum Bronson...

Published Tue, Jul 23 2013 11:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Someone You Should Know

Naval Aviation Officer Candidates...On Line!

Over on my Instapinch blog, I've got a post up from a couple of years ago on what Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) was like. Discounting the more-than-you'd-think bits like and little bits unlike the movie An Officer and a Gentleman, ...

Published Mon, Jan 04 2010 4:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

AQAP- al Qaeda's inbred, incompetent idiots

The threat of a terrorist attack on the United States is real and severe but we have been blessed lately that the attempts have been so stunningly lame. First we had the panty bomber, then the Times Square bozo and now we have another cunning plan that...

Published Fri, Oct 29 2010 7:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Q/A With The Todds

The following 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. A Casualty Of War by Charles Todd is a winner. This Bess...

Published Sun, Oct 08 2017 2:58 AM by BlackFive

BOOK REVIEW GUNMETAL GRAY

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. Gunmetal Gray by Mark Greaney is an engrossing thriller...

Published Sat, Feb 18 2017 4:48 AM by BlackFive

The "ULTIMATE" Differential Theory of the U.S. Armed Forces (Snake Model) - Updated 2013

Time for a palate cleanser...be sure to check the one about the Congressman... [This is a repost from 2007...yes, you've seen it before, but it still rings true, PLUS bonus theoretical models! Especially snarky additions from Blackfive Commenters...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 10:58 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Humor, Military Humor, Military Motivators

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