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Guy D. McCardle is a sixteen-year veteran of the United States Army and most recently served as a Medical Operations Officer during OIF I and OIF II. He holds a degree in Biology from Washington & Jefferson College and is a graduate of the US Army Academy of Health Sciences. Guy has been a contributing writer to Apple News, Business Insider, International Business Times, and Medical Daily. He has over 8,000 answers and more than 30,000 followers on Quora, where he is a top writer on military topics. McCardle is the Managing Editor of the SOFREP News Team, a collective of military journalists.
The Secret Service dropped the ball in Butler, and no amount of damage control can hide the fact that the same agency which vowed ‘never again’ has now become a cautionary tale of complacency and failure.
Watching the crew of the USS Olympia take a swim call in the middle of the Pacific, it’s hard not to wonder if I picked the wrong branch—these Navy guys sure know how to make duty look like a day at the beach.
Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright was the kind of leader whose dedication to his Airmen and infectious smile left an indelible mark on everyone at Cannon AFB, a reminder that true service often extends far beyond the battlefield.
Proud Arkansas native Adam Brown was a complicated man who rose from the depths of a terrible addiction to become one of America’s premier warriors, a Navy SEAL. Learn how this inspiring man overcame enormous physical setbacks to become one of the best of the best…a DEVGRU operator. A dedicated father and loving husband, he would ultimately pay the ultimate price for his selfless service to our nation.
With the 2024 DNC set to unfold under the tightest security Chicago has ever seen, the specter of ’68 looms large, reminding us that the stakes in today’s America are as high as ever.
Second Lieutenant Alma Cooper has shattered stereotypes and set a new standard for what it means to serve in the U.S. Army, proving that excellence knows no bounds—whether in uniform or on the pageant stage.
SOFREP’s Guy McCardle interviews former Ranger turned author Dan Blakeley about his book and his days as a SOF soldier.
With senior enlisted leaders dropping like flies and command bios disappearing overnight, it seems the Army’s top brass is in the middle of a silent yet sweeping housecleaning of its highest-ranking NCOs.
Sergeant Korbein Schultz’s betrayal of his country for financial gain is not just a breach of trust—it’s a dangerous act of treason that has put American lives and national security at risk.
Ranger Joe Thatch didn’t just save a life that day—he showed us all what it means to live by the Ranger Creed, taking action when others wouldn’t.
Ken Rhee isn’t just a fighter; he’s a relentless force of nature, blending elite training with an unyielding will to stand on the front lines of the world’s most dangerous conflicts.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), born from the ashes of the notorious Janjaweed militias, have evolved into a controversial yet powerful paramilitary entity, deeply entrenched in Sudan’s political and military fabric, while carrying the heavy burden of their brutal past.
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