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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.
Major General (retired) Gary Harrell, a revered figure in the Special Operations Forces community, passed away at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with glioblastoma. During his 35-year career with the Army, he commanded several special operations units and retired in 2008 as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
US A-10 Thunderbolts, such as this one, travel the globe from airshow to airshow, showcasing the abilities of this rugged, powerful American aircraft.
In an, until very recently, almost unheard of event, an American F-22 Raptor shot down an object of unknown origin, making its way slowly across the Great White North. This is the latest in three similar events to take place over North American airspace in the last several days.
On an overcast October day in 2012, the Army Black Knights football team celebrate a 34-31 victory over Boston College.
Like most Americans, I enjoy a good energy drink to help keep me on the move. Fortunately, I’ve found one that has no sugar, preservatives, or nasty aftertaste. And, they are giving away a brand new customized Ford Bronco. Sweet!
Red Flag-Nellis 23-1, a joint air combat exercise between the US, UK, and Australia, is taking place at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. This year, the training focuses on the 2022 National Defense Strategy, aligning with possible operations in the Indo-Pacific Theater.
England’s premier watchmaker, Bremont, offers this rock-solid take on the venerable Dirty Dozen watch of World War II. Fairly new to the luxury watch scene, they have an exclusive arrangement with the British Ministry of Defence to use the signs of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces on their timepieces.
Captain James Liston, a pilot from the 41st Rescue Squadron, walks away from his HH-60G Pave Hawk on December 12, 2016, following a “spin-up” exercise at (then) Patrick Air Force Base in Florida.
A Chinese spy balloon has been spotted floating over the United States, with some speculating that it could be a symbol of aggression towards our nation. Despite its presence near sensitive sites, the Pentagon has decided not to shoot it down.
A student, enrolled in the Special Forces Sniper Course at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, takes aim at targets a mere four inches in size from distances as far as 1,000 meters. Eight weeks of training in the art of marksmanship, fieldcraft, and communication mold these students into elite snipers of the US Army Special Forces.
A US Army AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter hovers over an airfield in Balad, Iraq, in early January of 2008.
The Biden administration has decided to provide the Ukrainian armed forces with 31 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks, a stunning reversal of policy. The new tanks will be custom-made for export and will take several months to assemble and ship, as the assembly line is currently full with orders from Poland and Taiwan, who will likely receive priority as paying customers.
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.
