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.
Pentagon Identifies Fatalities in Jordan Drone Strike

Pentagon Identifies Fatalities in Jordan Drone Strike

In a solemn briefing, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh unveiled the heart-wrenching human toll of a drone strike in Jordan, where three Army Reserve soldiers met their untimely demise, igniting a fervent debate among U.S. lawmakers on the path forward in a region shadowed by escalating tensions and the specter of war.

SHOT Show Pick of the Day: 5.11 Tactical V.XI XTU MultiCam

SHOT Show Pick of the Day: 5.11 Tactical V.XI XTU MultiCam

Amidst the vast array of gear and gadgets at SHOT Show ’24, the V.XI XTU MultiCam line by 5.11, encased in its glass fortress, caught my eye—not just for its battlefield readiness, but for its ingenious blend of comfort, durability, and sleek design, promising to revolutionize uniforms whether you’re on a covert mission or just kicking back on your day off.

Inside the Team Room: Green Berets – Living in an Unfair World

Inside the Team Room: Green Berets – Living in an Unfair World

In this gripping finale of Inside the Team Room: Green Berets, Jack Murphy delves into the harrowing darkness faced in war zones, shedding light on the stark reality that the principles of humanity we hold dear are, tragically, foreign in the brutal world of our adversaries.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Taking a Long SHOT in Vegas

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Taking a Long SHOT in Vegas

Grasping the Hitsville from Detroit Gun Works, I felt the power of precision engineering in my hands, seamlessly striking targets at nearly a kilometer away—a testament to the craftsmanship that makes every shot a masterpiece.

Pic of the Day: The Convair B-36 Peacemaker

Pic of the Day: The Convair B-36 Peacemaker

The Convair B-36 “Peacemaker,” a colossal piston-engined bomber, was a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force’s strategic arsenal from 1949 to 1959, known for its unprecedented range and payload capacity, which enabled it to deliver nuclear weapons intercontinentally without refueling.

Inside the Team Room: Green Berets – When Everything Hits the Fan

Inside the Team Room: Green Berets – When Everything Hits the Fan

In today’s gripping episode of Inside the Team Room: Green Berets, Andrew Wilkow delves into the survival instincts and emergency plans of these elite soldiers, revealing a stark truth: in the direst of circumstances, it’s the ones who can detach from technology and rely on raw skills who truly stand a chance.