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Guy D. McCardle

Guy D. McCardle
President-elect Trump eyes the Panama Canal, reigniting debates over U.S. control of this vital trade and military chokepoint.

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

News Dec 22
A residential building in Kazan, Russia following a supposed Ukrainian drone attack. Image Credit: Reuters

Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Into the Russian Heartland: Kazan Attacked

News Dec 21
In the aftermath of the Magdeburg attack, first responders work tirelessly to bring hope and order to the chaos that shattered a peaceful holiday evening.

Five Dead In Magdeburg, Germany After Saudi-Born Man Plows Down Holiday Shoppers

News Dec 21
Submarine Cable Map courtesy of TeleGeography

How Global Internet Access Relies on A Few Hundred Vulnerable Undersea Cables

Technology Dec 20
Members of Iraq's Special Operation Forces 7th Regional Commando Battalion prep for an air assault during a counter-terrorism mission near Ribiyah, Iraq in 2010. Image Credit: US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class James E. Foehl

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations Touts Growing Importance of Irregular Warfare

SOF Dec 20
Travis Timmerman was found disoriented but alive after months of captivity in Syria. Image Credit: The Wall Street Journal

American Travis Timmerman Found in Damascus After 7 Months in a Syrian Jail

News Dec 18
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, once the stoic face of Russia’s chemical warfare forces, now becomes the latest casualty in a war that’s reaching deep into Moscow’s centers of power.

Russian General Killed By Ukrainian Forces Deep in the Heart of Moscow

News Dec 17
A Madison Police vehicle sits outside Abundant Life Christian School, marking the scene of a tragic shooting that has left a community in mourning.

Fifteen Year Old Female Shooter Kills Self and Two Others in Christian School Shooting Spree

News Dec 17
Polish GROM operators—shirtless, battle-hardened, and unapologetically elite—standing tall embodying the thunder that never quits.

SOF Pic of the Day: Polish GROM Members in Afghanistan

The Pic of the Day Dec 15
These tiny white pills, known as Captagon, have fueled wars, propped up regimes, and turned desperation into a deadly economy in the Middle East.

What Is Captagon and Why Is It Called the ‘Drug of Jihad’?

World Dec 14
Blasting through the skies at a high rate of speed, the Blue Angels remind us of why military aviation continues to captivate and inspire.

Congress Questions the Cost Effectiveness of Military Air Shows

Military Dec 13
Vandenberg Space Force Base, where a Chinese national's unauthorized drone flight has raised serious national security concerns.

Chinese National Arrested For Flying Hacked Drone Over Vandenberg Space Force Base

News Dec 13
This image was taken in Tom's River NJ on December 8th, 2024 shortly after 8:30 PM local time. Image Credit: USA Today Network

SUV-Sized Drones Stalking New Jersey Skies—Who is Watching Us?

News Dec 12
Police found this ghost gun and Glock magazine (along with a suppressor) when he was arrested.

The Pistol and Silencer Likely Used to Kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Identified

Firearms Dec 11
The Israeli military is said to have bombed this hanger near the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus, Syria on December 9, 2024. Image Credit: Bakr Alkasem/AFP

Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

World Dec 11
Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Former Marine Daniel Penny Acquitted in Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Featured Dec 10
Mangione stopping for one last happy meal before heading to prison.

The Truth About CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione, Read His Arrest Report Here

News Dec 10
The person of interest in the Thompson murder.

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder, Held in Custody in PA

News Dec 09
A shattered portrait of Bashar al-Assad symbolizes the dramatic collapse of his regime and the end of an era in Syria.

What Assad’s Downfall Means for Syria and the Middle East

News Dec 09
Investing in those who serve: The proposed pay raise for junior enlisted troops is a step toward recognizing their sacrifices.

Junior Enlisted May Get Major Pay Raise in 2025

Military Dec 09