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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.
Ali versus Tyson, the artist versus the bulldog – a battle for the ages that’s as unpredictable as comparing apples and mountain lions, celebrating the sheer brilliance of these two legendary fighters.
A good cigar on a summer’s day is a sojourn to savor, an exploration of depth and character, a testament to the beauty of slowing down as the world unfurls in its slow rhythms, one puff at a time.
Team Alpha were a group of CIA agents who entered Afghanistan on October 17, 2001.
In the name of ‘wokeness,’ let us not surrender our freedom to explore and exchange ideas, lest we lose the chaotic beauty of liberty that fuels the American heartbeat.
SOFREP’s own resident former Green Beret turned Delta operator George Hand IV rocking sideburns and putting rounds downrange with his trusty 1911.
Imbued with the resilience and patience of its makers, Japanese whiskey is a delicate dance of flavors, a simple yet profound ode to life, mirroring the unadorned elegance of a samurai’s blade or a haiku’s whisper.
The former Delta Operator on a HALO jump over the desert.
Taken in 1989 during Operation Acid Gambit, this photo shows Delta Force operators alongside conventional Army troops.
SOFREP, with its unfiltered reportage and raw honesty, is not just something I like, but a necessary lifeline in a world plagued by deception and fear.
Recent events in Russia and Ukraine have created great uncertainty, potentially leading to higher prices for food and energy supplies, impacting people’s wallets worldwide.
Amidst chaos and infighting, an off-balance and distracted enemy presents Ukraine with a window of opportunity to regain control.
While serving with The Unit, Geo Hand points the way for a prospective Delta candidate.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
