SOFREP Pic of the Day: Soldier Firing a Suppressed M240L
The M240L shaves off a few pounds, sure — but it’s still basically hauling around a steel dragon that eats belts of 7.62 for breakfast.
Author: Guy D. McCardle
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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.
So, You Want To Be a Green Beret. Start Here.
The journey to becoming a Green Beret demands intense physical and mental preparation to overcome the high dropout rates in the selection and qualification courses.
SOFREP Morning Brief: Fort Bliss Tapped To House Migrants, US Wants Control of Ukrainian Gas Pipeline, Hamas Releases Propaganda Video
Kickstart your day with the SOFREP Morning Brief: Your intel on defense and global affairs for Sunday, April 13, 2025.
SOFREP Evening Brief: US and Iran Hold ‘Constructive’ Nuclear Discussion, Israel Takes Control of Rafah, Anduril Fires Solid Rocket Motor
The United States and Iran may not be sitting at the same table, but in Oman today, both sides signaled a rare willingness to talk — a cautious first step in what could either be progress or prelude to confrontation.
SOFREP Morning Brief: Trump’s Border Strategy, Space Base Commander Removed, Accusations by Panama
Kickstart your day with the SOFREP Morning Brief: Your intel on defense and global affairs for Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Trump’s Pentagon Shake-Up: Former Fighter Pilot Dan “Razin” Caine Now America’s Top General
Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine didn’t just strap back into the metaphorical cockpit — he’s taking the controls of the entire U.S. military at a time when Washington feels more like a no fly zone for common sense.
Adventures in North Korea: Jurgis Gets Smacked on the Hand by His Government Appointed Monitor
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get slapped by a North Korean tour guide for cracking a joke, international man of mystery Jurgis Polujanskas has you covered.
Chinese Nationals Captured Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Chinese fighters caught in Russian gear on Ukrainian soil—an explosive twist in a global conflict where alliances are as mangled as the battlefield itself.
The Dragon in the PX: How the Chinese Communist Party Set Up Shop on U.S. Military Bases
Who knew the fastest way for the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate U.S. military bases wasn’t through spies or satellites—but by hawking protein powder and fish oil at the local GNC?
The War of the Vances: Ukraine War Vet and Cousin of The Vice President Nate Vance Speaks Out
One cousin fought on the front lines in Ukraine, the other shapes policy from Washington DC—two paths, same bloodline, and a sharp reminder that patriotism doesn’t wear just one uniform.
Trump Fires General Timothy Haugh, Head of the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command
Trump didn’t just fire General Haugh—he booted him from the national security ranks like a bouncer tossing a drunk at last call.
Senior Officials From the National Security Council Fired By Trump Following Meeting With Laura Loomer
When a political firebrand can walk into the Oval Office and walk out with a win, it says a lot about how loyalty is driving the engine in Trump’s second-term White House.
