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Blue Skies request

Hey Folks, Someone who means a lot to me (not direct family and no one y'all know) just told me she has advanced stage *** cancer. That ain't good and she asked for my prayers. I will give them as honestly as I can, but many of you are on much...

Published Fri, Feb 11 2011 2:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Is Gitmo really a jihadist recruiting tool?

That's certainly been one of the major reasons that candidate and then President Obama has cited for closing the facility. But the Weekly Standard did an analysis of some 34 al Qaeda messages and found that Guantanamo was barely mentioned, and when...

Published Mon, Dec 27 2010 10:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

More Market Garden

The paratroopers visiting Holland the walk the ground where Operation Market Garden happened have sent some photos along. Thanks to the Greatest Generation Foundation who makes these trips happen.

Published Sun, Oct 04 2009 1:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Someone you must remember - William E. Barber

William E. Barber served in three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He enlisted in 1940, becoming a Marine parachutist instructor, then attended Officer Candidate School. After graduation, Barber deployed to the Pacific Theater as a platoon leader...

Published Sun, Nov 27 2011 11:27 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

Canadian Military Motivator - Part II - Lumberjack Commandos

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 6:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Motivators

How fake vets get away with it...

It's complicity with the media, that's how. The Farm Team guys over at This Ain't Hell have been at it hard lately- un-burying what's been buried, revealing what's been stashed in the backgrounds of these fakes. Jonn and TSO often...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 11:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops, Weblogs

"I Will Never Leave a Fallen Comrade"

Most of you know that the title above is part of the Soldier's Creed. Go over to Army Live and read about one way to never leave a fallen comrade. It's a must read. [H/T David Marron at Thunder Run]

Published Fri, Apr 30 2010 2:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Book Review: The Devil's Feast

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 Devil’s Feast by M. J. Carter plays off Anthony...

Published Sat, Apr 15 2017 2:23 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: Blackmail

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. Blackmail by Rick Campbell is an entertaining military...

Published Sun, Aug 27 2017 1:38 PM by BlackFive

Book Review: The Room Of White Fire

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 Room of White Fire by T. Jefferson Parker introduces...

Published Sun, Aug 27 2017 1:34 PM by BlackFive

McChrystal takes operational control of Spec Ops forces

This is an interesting but in the end understandable step, although the long term implications may be troubling. KABUL, Afghanistan — Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the top American commander in Afghanistan, has brought most American Special Operations forces...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 1:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Thank You For Your Service

Veteran’s Day is a time for Americans to step up and honor those who have served in the armed forces. From the days of the Founding Fathers to today, those in the military whether enlisted or drafted, made tremendous sacrifices for their fellow Americans...

Published Sat, Nov 11 2017 11:19 PM by BlackFive

Book Review: One Perfect Lie

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. One Perfect Lie by Lisa Scottoline is a home run...

Published Fri, Apr 21 2017 12:55 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: Robert B. Parker’s Little White Lies

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 Little White Lies by Ace Atkins...

Published Sun, Apr 30 2017 12:39 AM by BlackFive

Book Review: Defectors

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. One of the greatest crimes against a country is...

Published Sat, Jun 03 2017 2:03 PM by BlackFive

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