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.
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Port Less Than One Day After Agreeing Not To

Russia Attacks Ukrainian Port Less Than One Day After Agreeing Not To

Russian forces fired four Kaliber missiles at the Ukrainian port city of Odesa less than 24 hours after an agreement was made Friday to allow grain exports to resume. The US Secretary of State condemned the attack stating that it undermined Russia’s commitment to the deal. He described the attack as “outrageous.” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry […]

Russians Hack Ukraine’s Largest Private Energy Firm

Russians Hack Ukraine’s Largest Private Energy Firm

There are numerous ways to fight a war. Cyber-attacks have been a growing concern during recent conflicts. Russian hackers are among the best in the world, and they just carried out a cyber attack on Ukraine’s largest private energy conglomerate.

Inside an American Mobile Rocket Launching System in Ukraine

Inside an American Mobile Rocket Launching System in Ukraine

Christmas came early this year to Ukrainian fighting forces in the form of four M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems). They arrived in the embattled nation late last month as part of a $700 million military aid package courtesy of Uncle Sam.

Army Suddenly Backs out of Education Waiver For New Recruits

Army Suddenly Backs out of Education Waiver For New Recruits

Well, the Army giveth and the Army taketh away. Late last month, I reported on how the Army decided to remove their requirement for a high school diploma or GED to enlist. They were sitting at 40% of their year recruitment goals and were running out of ways to entice potential recruits. If a bonus […]

Russians Murdering Civilians Near Odessa With Million Dollar Missiles

Russians Murdering Civilians Near Odessa With Million Dollar Missiles

War Fatigue I think Ukrainian war fatigue is starting to set in (to some of us in the west at least), and that is a bad thing. As I was browsing the headlines this morning, I noticed that there were yet more Ukrainian civilians dead from yet another Russian missile strike on another apartment building. […]