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Bernardelli P-018: A classic Italian designed pistol from the 20th century

In 1865 as gun barrel makers, Bernardelli manufactured service revolvers for the Italian army, 1929-33, and entered the commercial pistol market in 1945. Bernardelli first produced the Bernardelli P-018 pistol in 1982.

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Pistols

US Army Special Forces operators are observing landing of the chopper — U.S. Army Green Berets, assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), prepare to assault an objective during pre deployment training on Fort Carson, CO., June 22, 2017. Soldiers from 10th SFG (A) routinely train for situations found in combat operations. (Photo: U.S. Army)

Special Forces ranks: How do they differ from regular Army?

The Special Forces ranks are the same as those of regular military personnel in the US Army. The regular ranks used in the US Army hierarchy are also applied in the US

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Expert Analysis

All Gave Some, Some Give All phrase and its origin — All Gave Some. Some Give All. is the most popular phrase used on Memorial Day (Photo: Pinterest)

The origin of the phrase: “All gave some, Some gave all.”

The widely used phrase “All gave some, Some gave all.” is mainly related to the United States military members wounded or killed in action. You will probably hear it more often around

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History

U.S. Army dentist Capt. Benjamin Salomon Medal of Honor recipient — U.S. Army dentist Capt. Benjamin Salomon (Photo: U.S. Army)

The Ben Salomon’s last stand took over 90 enemy soldiers with him

U.S. Army Medic Ben Salomon’s last stand more than 75 years ago still echoing in American history. Being a medic in the wartime means that you are doing the noble thing and

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Fallen Heroes

Delta Force 1st SFOD-D operators in Afghanistan — Delta Force operators in Afghanistan, their faces censored to protect their privacy. (Photo: Dalton Fury)

Could You Survive SAS or Delta Force Training?

Joining the ranks of the British SAS or U.S. Delta Force means stepping into the world of the elite — a world where only the most mentally resilient and physically capable survive.

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Combat Training

No-Light Live-ammunition exercise Navy SEALs San Diego — A group of U.S. Navy SEALs clear a room during a no-light live-fire drill near San Diego on Dec. 4, 2015. (Photo: Navy/Daniel Stevenson)

Tier 1 operators said “No” to women in special operations forces units, but…

The discussion about women in special operations forces units isn’t something new. In the 21st century, the U.S. Military still has some jobs where gender equality is not an option, but this

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Community

Former Delta operator Norman Hooten (bottom right) pictured with other special operations soldiers in Somalia (Photo: MilitaryTimes)

Delta Force and the CAR-15: The Rifle Behind Mogadishu’s Fiercest Fight

The Battle of Mogadishu stands as one of the most intense and widely exposed special operations in U.S. military history. On October 4, 1993, gunfire still echoed through the streets of Mogadishu,

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Expert Analysis

General Austin Miller brandishing Glock pistol at his hip — In this picture, Austin Miller, the 4-star general, appears to be carrying a Glock in a hip holster with a threaded barrel, and what looks like a red dot sight mounted on the slide. From the picture, it’s difficult to determine the model of the gun. (Photo: XY)

Delta Force General prefer 1911 instead of Glock as his sidearm

How a top U.S. Army general ditch his 1911 pistol instead of a Glock? Well, easy, when you wear four stars in the Army, you get a bit of leeway in what you

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Community

75th Rangers Regiment Team Room in Afghanistan (Photo: DVIDs)

Inside An Army Rangers Team Room Somewhere In Afghanistan

The Army Rangers Team Room is a sacred place when deployed abroad. Only being an Army Ranger and a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment is something special. For years, the Regiment

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Community

Road Rage US Armored Vehicle drive off Russian GAZ Tigr off the road — Crazy Video Emerges Of American And Russian Armored Vehicle Road Rage Incident In Syria (Photo: XY)

U.S. M-ATV vehicle runs a Russian Tigr armored utility vehicle off the road in Syria

A last week’s incident between U.S. Special Operations Forces and their Russian counterpart has not yet been resolved and a new video of road rage has been allegedly caught on camera. A

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Global Conflicts

Green berets conduct training at shooting range — U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) operator conduct training at shooting range (Photo: XY)

Up to 100,000$ per reenlistment bonus in Special Forces

Six-figures big bonuses were always reserved for the managers in big private companies, but these days the Army is offering the same for Green Berets. The Army wants them so badly that

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Community

MSG Kevin Holland: The Only Known Operator to Serve in Both SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force

Master Sergeant (MSG) Kevin Holland holds a unique distinction in the world of U.S. special operations—he is the only publicly known individual to have served in both of America’s premier counter-terrorism units:

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Veterans