Buried in a 192-Page Intelligence Bill: Why Senator Cotton’s Israel provision is raising questions among veterans
Most Americans have never heard of Section 622. Buried deep inside the Senate’s Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the provision has received little mainstream attention despite being sponsored by one of the most powerful lawmakers in Washington: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton. On its face, the language appears straightforward. The measure directs…
Newly obtained records reveal details in case against Fort Hood Sergeant Major as Army court-martial appears to conclude
A years-long investigation involving Fort Hood Sergeant Major Victor Manuel Rivera appears to have reached a significant milestone this month as a General Court-Martial at Fort Hood concluded while related criminal proceedings continue in Bell County, Texas. According to Army trial records, Rivera was tried by a General Court-Martial from June 4 through June 12,…
Afghan interpreter who joined U.S. Army faces court-martial over child sexual abuse, domestic violence allegations
A U.S. Army staff sergeant who once served as an interpreter alongside American forces in Afghanistan, later immigrated to the United States, and became part of Savannah’s growing restaurant scene is now facing a general court-martial on allegations that include sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and perjury. According to the Army’s court-martial docket,…
Air Force NCO found after nearly a year missing, last seen boarding flight to meet woman he met online
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — Nearly a year after Staff Sgt. Isaiah Morningstar disappeared following a sudden trip to the Dominican Republic, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has confirmed to The Salty Soldier that the Holloman Air Force Base airman has been located and is now in military custody. The confirmation marks a significant development…
Court records reveal backstory and crime scene details of case involving soldier killing man in bed with the mother of his child
When National Guard soldier Natravien Reshawn Landry drove through the gates of Fort Eisenhower around 4:45 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2024, he was expected to spend the day performing routine drill duties with his unit. Instead, federal prosecutors say the morning ended with U.S. Army Sgt. Andre S. Stewart Jr. dead inside an on-post residence,…
More than a year after social media controversy, Air Force Major remains public face of Space Systems Command
More than a year has passed since The Salty Soldier raised questions about whether the Air Force overlooked the public social media activity of Air Force Maj. Brittany Curry after concerns about her online conduct were reportedly brought to the attention of military leadership. Editor’s Note: The video evidence referenced in this article contains explicit…
Fort Stewart soldier killed after being struck by Bradley Fighting Vehicle
A 3rd Infantry Division Soldier was killed during a training exercise at the National Training Center in California after being struck by an M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, according to Army officials. Spc. Adrian Bonsey, 29, of New York, died on June 10 while participating in training operations at Fort Irwin, California. The Army said the…
Camp Lejeune Marine’s child sex crime case made headlines. More than a year later, he remains in jail without an indictment.
When 22-year-old Marine Zayne Melton was arrested on child sex crime charges in February 2025, the case quickly drew attention from local and national media. Television stations, newspapers, and military publications reported that the Camp Lejeune Marine had been charged with Statutory Rape of a Child Under 15, Statutory Sex Offense With a Child Under…
Judge accepts plea in case of Fort Hood soldier indicted on felony assault of pregnant soldier and strangulation charges
An active duty Fort Hood soldier remains assigned to his unit after being indicted by a Coryell County grand jury on two felony charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident involving a pregnant woman. Court records obtained by The Salty Soldier show that Private First Class Jimmy Lee Rodriguez, assigned to the 69th Air…
Army officer featured in recruiting campaign convicted at Fort Knox court-martial
An Army officer who appeared in an Army-sponsored television segment promoting military service was convicted at a special court-martial at Fort Knox, Kentucky, after pleading guilty to a theft-related offense. On May 27, 2026, 1st Lt. Innocent A. Adebiyi was convicted, pursuant to his pleas, of one specification of larceny and wrongful appropriation in violation…
