Guy D. McCardle

About the author

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.

Evening Brief: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack, Hamas Strike, Zelensky NATO Shift

From gunfire ripping through a Hanukkah crowd at Bondi Beach, to Hamas confirming the loss of a top commander under Israeli fire, to Zelensky signaling he will trade a NATO dream for enforceable security guarantees, December 14 delivered a blunt reminder that terrorism, war, and deterrence are colliding across continents at the same moment. It’s Sunday, December 14th, 2025. This is your SOFREP Evening Brief.

Black Buffalo Tobacco-Free Dip: Born in a Barn

People assume tobacco free dip is a lab trick, but Black Buffalo starts in a North Carolina barn, where cured leafy greens and disciplined handling set the texture, color, and moisture that make the ritual feel consistent for adults 21 and older.