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John Black

John Black

John Black is a retired Special Forces "Green Beret" with more than 20 years of experience in the military at both 5th SFG(A) and 3rd SFG(A). Additionally, he has ten combat deployments in places such as Iraq, Kurdistan, Afghanistan, and countries throughout Africa. He has a degree in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis and is currently working on his Masters.

    Dell Inspiron 15 Spec Ops Review | Is It Fit for a Battlefield?

    Dell Inspiron 15 Spec Ops Review | Is It Fit for a Battlefield?

    Gear Review Dec 04
    Veterans Day: One Operator’s Definition of the Day

    Veterans Day: One Operator’s Definition of the Day

    Op-Ed Nov 11
    Ezra Bailey/Getty Images

    What Is Critical Race Theory (CRT) and How Can We Resist It?

    Politics Nov 09
    (Courtesy of Task Force Dagger)

    Task Force Dagger Heals Families and Veterans Without Saying a Word

    SOF Nov 05
    The military has a very fixed structure and distinction of the officer and enlisted ranks. 

    Identity Versus Personality in and out of the Military

    Culture Sep 29
    (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith/U.S. Army )

    My Woobie, My Best Friend

    Military Sep 12
    Shoot Better by Mastering These 4 Simple Marksmanship Fundamentals

    Shoot Better by Mastering These 4 Simple Marksmanship Fundamentals

    Firearms Sep 06
    Invading Iraq Naked John Black Style

    Invading Iraq Naked John Black Style

    War Stories Aug 03
    The Army has come a long way over the years and has teams of people dedicated to helping you transition out smoothly

    Transitioning Out of the Military: A Shortlist of Secrets

    Veteran Culture Jul 28
    Invading Iraq in 2003 With William Wallace and Saving Johnny Walker

    Invading Iraq in 2003 With William Wallace and Saving Johnny Walker

    War Stories Jul 25
    All jobs have stress involved. I believe that a certain level of stress is a good thing. This stress can motivate you to perform better. Living in the shark tank is absolutely stressful.

    Defining Personal Success in the Special Operations Shark Tank

    Op-Ed Jul 19
    How Can Chicago Be Saved and Who Can Save It?

    How Can Chicago Be Saved and Who Can Save It?

    Law Enforcement Jul 16
    There When Brothers Die: The Duties of a Casualty Assistance Officer

    There When Brothers Die: The Duties of a Casualty Assistance Officer

    Life Jul 08
    Battle Phones!! iPhone 12 Pro Versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

    Battle Phones!! iPhone 12 Pro Versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

    Life Jul 01
    Iraqi and Syrian Ba'athist leaders.

    The Ba’ath Party, Saddam Hussein’s Vehicle to Power

    History Jun 21
    This Year’s Best Combat Diver Competition Was the Toughest Yet

    This Year’s Best Combat Diver Competition Was the Toughest Yet

    US SOCOM Jun 15
    A model of the Panzer VIII Maus.

    Panzer VIII Maus: The Heaviest Tank Ever Built

    Military History Jun 08
    U.S. Army Soldiers unveil the names of fallen Special Operations Forces on the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Memorial Wall during a ceremony at the USASOC Memorial Plaza on May 27, 2021. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ramon Wright.

    10 Heroes Added to Special Operations Memorial Wall

    Featured Jun 03
    Religion does not ordinarily lead to violence.

    What Motivates People to Violence and Terrorism?

    Security May 21
    Your Social Media Will Be Spied on Says Pentagon Report

    Your Social Media Will Be Spied on Says Pentagon Report

    Military May 20