Iraq

An operators from the CIA's special tactical team during the Operation Viking Hammer

Operation Viking Hammer: A Firefight in the Mountains for the Annals of Special Warfare

In the depths of a moonlit night, a group of elite soldiers gathered, their purpose clear and their determination unwavering. The mission: to eradicate

3 years ago

by Eric Sof

A Tariq 9mm pistol on a brown background — The Tariq 9mm pistol, a licensed copy of the Italian Beretta M1951, on a brown background. The Tariq is a reliable and rugged weapon that is commonly used by the Iraqi police and Kurdish armed forces. (Photo: XY)

Tariq Pistol: A Close Look at Iraq’s Beretta M1951 Copy

The Tariq is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol that is a licensed copy of the Italian Beretta M1951. The pistol is named in honor of the medieval Arab warrior Tariq ibn Ziyad, who

3 years ago

Pistols

A soldier aiming through the scope mounted on his M4 Carbine — M4 Carbine has seen wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and has become a favorite asset for almost every U.S. soldier (Photo: XY)

Colt wins multimillion contract to sell M4 Carbines to Georgia, Iraq

The Department of Defense said that the Colt defense company won a US Army Foreign Military Sales contract to supply M4 rifles to Georgia, Iraq, and three other countries. The Colt defense

8 years ago

Guns

Extraordinary Bravery on the Streets of Fallujah Ryan P. Shane — Extraordinary Bravery on the Streets of Fallujah (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)

Marine Ryan P. Shane and uncommon valor during the Second Battle of Fallujah

Ryan P. Shane’s story during the Second Battle of Fallujah has been hailed as one of the most heroic tales ever captured on camera. The US troops demonstrated extraordinary bravery during this

9 years ago

Fallen Heroes

Operators from Task Force 121 and US Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) exiting from a helicopter — Joint Special Operations Task Force 121 and US Air Force Pararescue Jumpers (PJs) exiting from a helicopter, ready for action (Photo: XY)

Task Force 121: The capture of Saddam Hussein

Task Force 121 was a secret unit formed with only one goal: capture or kill Saddam Hussein. The Task Force 121 was part of U.S. SOCOM and filled with U.S. Special Operations

13 years ago

Missions