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Guy D. McCardle

Guy D. McCardle

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

    When your bucket list takes you to Pyongyang... just try not to crack jokes about breakfast.

    Adventures in North Korea: Jurgis Gets Smacked on the Hand by His Government Appointed Monitor

    Entertainment Apr 10
    This is a screenshot from a video purportedly showing a Chinese soldier caught in Ukraine fighting for the Chinese. Image Credit: Telegram / President Zelensky

    Chinese Nationals Captured Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

    News Apr 09
    Xi’s got your six—and your supplement order, loyalty points, and home address.

    The Dragon in the PX: How the Chinese Communist Party Set Up Shop on U.S. Military Bases

    News Apr 07
    Nate Vance, a former U.S. Marine turned Ukrainian legionnaire, scans the horizon from a shattered building near the front in Ukraine. Image Credit: Le Figaro

    The War of the Vances: Ukraine War Vet and Cousin of The Vice President Nate Vance Speaks Out

    Featured Apr 06
    General Timothy Haugh, recently ousted as head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, in his official portrait before the political ax fell. Image Credit: Department of Defense

    Trump Fires General Timothy Haugh, Head of the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command

    News Apr 05
    President Trump takes a swing at the National Security Council — and heads start rolling.

    Senior Officials From the National Security Council Fired By Trump Following Meeting With Laura Loomer

    Op-Ed Apr 04
    Kosovo Liberation Army fighters pose with a Soviet DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun during the Kosovo War. The weapon, known for its brutal effectiveness, was a key tool in the KLA’s fight against Serbian forces in the late 1990s.

    SOFREP Pic of the Day: Kosovo Liberation Army Soldiers with a Degtyaryov-Shpagin Large Caliber Machine Gun

    The Pic of the Day Apr 03
    Luigi Mangione. Image Credit: Curtis Means via Reuters

    Attorney General Bondi Seeks Death Penalty in Luigi Mangione Case

    News Apr 01
    MiG-35s Image Credit: The War Zone

    The MiG-35: Russia’s Phoenix Rising in the Ukrainian Skies

    Aviation Apr 01
    President Trump on election night 2024 after learning he had won a second term. Image Credit:  Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

    Trump ‘Not Joking’ About The Possibility of Seeking A Third Term As President

    News Mar 31
    The BadaBang Interactive Target System delivers instant feedback with every shot, turning backyard plinking into a high-tech, competitive experience. Photo by the author.

    Testing the SIG SAUER MCX Gen 2 Interactive Target Kit From Pyramyd AIR

    Air Guns Mar 30
    Russian tanks traversing snow and mud. Image Credit: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service

    Ukraine’s Spring Offensive 2025: What’s Next for Zelensky’s Forces?

    World Mar 30
    Phil Hegseth, senior adviser and liaison officer at the Pentagon, pictured in front of the U.S. and Department of Homeland Security flags. Image Credit: US Department of Homeland Security

    Get To Know Phil Hegseth: Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security

    US Politics Mar 29
    This SOFREP created digital illustration depicts President Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense shield protecting the United States from incoming missile threats under a glowing dome of security.

    President Trump to Review ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Options Next Week

    Technology Mar 28
    Vice President Vance speaks at Marine Corps Air Station Quantico. Image Credit: Rod Lamkey, Jr. / AP

    Vice President Vance To Visit US Military Base in Greenland Amid Diplomatic Controversy

    World Mar 28
    A member of the Ukraine Coast Guard mans a weapon on the Black Sea as a cargo ship passes by in the distance. Image Credit: Thomas Peter / Reuters

    US-Brokered Black Sea Deal: A Glimmer of Hope in the Russia-Ukraine War

    News Mar 27
    After years of wrongful imprisonment, Keith Barry stands resilient—a symbol of strength, perseverance, and the fight for justice.

    Navy SEAL Keith Barry: A Tale of Injustice, Vindication, and A Call To Action

    Featured Mar 26
    When it comes to national security, not all secrets are created equal. Image Credit: FEDweek

    What Makes A Classified Document Classified?

    News Mar 25
    Left to Right: President Trump (partially obscured) National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Image Credit: Andrew Harnik / Getty

    Signal App Mishap Exposes U.S. Military Plans to Journalist

    News Mar 25
    Sirajuddin Haqqani speaks during a funeral in Paktia province, Afghanistan. Image Credit: Saifullah Zahir / AP

    U.S. Drops Bounties on Top Taliban Leaders—What’s the Real Cost?

    News Mar 24