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.
Air Force Academy Cadet Found Dead in Dorm Room

Air Force Academy Cadet Found Dead in Dorm Room

Avery Koonce’s tragic and untimely death has left a void in the Air Force Academy community, as they mourn the loss of a bright, dedicated cadet with an unwavering passion for both leadership and service.

SEAL Who Killed bin Laden Sues Hotel Over His August 2023 Arrest

SEAL Who Killed bin Laden Sues Hotel Over His August 2023 Arrest

Rob O’Neill, the Navy SEAL credited with taking down Osama bin Laden, now finds himself in a different kind of battle, suing a hotel for damages after claiming to be falsely accused of assault and using a racial slur—a case he says has wrecked his career and tarnished his reputation. ​

Virginia Guardsmen Run Local Militia: Patriots or Dangerous Radicals?

Virginia Guardsmen Run Local Militia: Patriots or Dangerous Radicals?

While Abbott insists the Campbell County Militia exists solely to defend citizens against government overreach, their involvement as active-duty National Guard members with access to military training and resources raises troubling questions about where the line between patriotism and extremism truly lies.

A Global War on Terrorism Veteran Explains Why We Must Never Give In to Terrorists

A Global War on Terrorism Veteran Explains Why We Must Never Give In to Terrorists

In the relentless fight against terrorism, we must stand firm and remember the tragic loss of hostages like Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Alex Lubnov, Carmel Gat, and Almog Sarusi, whose lives were brutally taken by Hamas, knowing that every compromise only emboldens those who wield fear and violence as their weapons.