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 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.

SITREP: Israel – Hamas War 14 NOV 23: Mounting Pressure Against Hamas

The escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and along the Israel-Lebanon border, marked by intensified military engagements and regional geopolitical maneuvering, highlights the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape.

SITREP: Israel-Hamas War, 8 NOV 23

The day’s events in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, punctuated by the thunder of artillery and the whine of drones, were a grim testament to the enduring strife between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists, with the ominous undercurrent of Iranian influence ever-present in the region’s volatile tableau.

SOF Spotlight: Israel’s Unit 101 – Gone But Not Forgotten

Unit 101, a trailblazing Israeli special forces unit formed in 1953 and led by Ariel Sharon, was instrumental in shaping modern military tactics through its direct-action retaliatory missions, despite its controversial legacy marked by the Qibya incident, until its disbandment and integration into larger IDF forces in 1955.

SOF Spotlight: Sayeret Matkal – At the Tip of Israel’s Spear

Sayeret Matkal’s evolution from inception to a key player in Israel’s defense, exemplifies resilience and innovation, crucially demonstrating its adaptability and precision in the face of modern warfare challenges like the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

SITREP: 31 OCT 2023 – The Israel-Gaza War Heats Up

Amid escalating tensions, the Axis of Resistance, backed by Iranian proxies, seeks to undermine Israeli military morale, while Israeli forces, through calculated maneuvers, aim to navigate the complex dynamics of the Gaza and West Bank conflicts, illustrating a broader geopolitical game where every action triggers reactions in a tense regional standoff with global implications.