General David Allvin Announces Surprise Early Retirement as Air Force Chief of Staff
Gen. David Allvin will retire in November, ending his term early as Air Force chief amid sweeping Pentagon leadership changes.
Guy D. McCardle
Morning Brief: Trump Administration Revokes Security Clearances, Israel Prepares for Expanded Ground Operation in Gaza City
Trump strips intel clearances, Israel preps Gaza push, and more. It’s Wednesday, August 20, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Trump Rules Out US Troops in Ukraine, US Deploys Warships Off Venezuela, Qatar Pushes Urgent Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine, US warships head to Venezuela, and more. Here’s what’s making headlines this Tuesday evening.
Ukraine’s Security Service Exposes 207 Russian Spies Since Start of Invasion
Ukraine’s SBU has exposed 207 Russian operatives since the invasion, including 52 active servicemen within its own forces.
A Marine at the Helm: Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte Takes Command of the Naval Academy
Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte makes history as the first Marine to lead the Naval Academy, bringing grit, legacy, and vision.
Morning Brief: Trump-Zelenskyy Reboot Talks with European Leaders, UN Reports 383 Aid Workers Killed in 2024
Trump, Zelenskyy eye talks with Putin, Iraq uncovers ISIS grave, and Kim unveils nuclear warship. It’s Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Zelenskyy, Trump Open Door to Three-Way Talks with Putin; Hamas Accepts New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Zelenskyy, Trump eye 3-way talks with Putin, as Druzhba pipeline take a hit. Here’s what’s making headlines this Monday evening.
Merlin Charts a Public Path as Artificial Intelligence Aviation Prime Contractor
Merlin’s AI autonomy takes flight: from C-130Js to KC-135s, the US military bets on aircraft-agnostic tech for the future.
Morning Brief: Qatar Advances Peace Talks Between Congo and M23 Militia; European Leaders Press Trump for Ukraine Security Guarantees
Qatar pushes Congo peace, Serbia riots flare, and Zelenskyy seeks guarantees. It’s Monday, August 18, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
Evening Brief: Trump-Putin Summit Yields Tentative Breakthrough, US Seek Shipbuilding Partnerships in South Korea and Japan
Trump and Putin weigh Ukraine security guarantees as US seeks shipbuilding partnerships. Here’s what’s making headlines this Sunday evening.
SOFREP Sunday Cartoon: Foreign Policy for Cavemen
Trump dangles “peace” like bait while Putin crushes Ukraine, turning foreign policy into caveman logic written in blood.
Morning Brief: Trump Shifts from Ceasefire to Full Peace Accord in Ukraine Talks, US-Europe Rift Emerges Over Future of UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Trump pushes full Ukraine peace deal as DC protests federal takeover, while conflicts rage from Sudan to Myanmar. It Sunday, August 17th, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
