Fort Stewart shooter convicted, but trial reveals new details about relationship with victim and claimed motive
FORT STEWART, Ga. — Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford has been convicted of attempted murder in last year’s Fort Stewart shooting, but testimony during his court-martial revealed new details about his same-sex relationship with one of the victims and what defense attorneys claim drove him to open fire inside his unit headquarters. A military judge found…
Army officer convicted of years of abuse at numerous duty stations
When the Army announced earlier this year that CPT Jonathan R. Nichols had been sentenced to seven years in prison for child sex offenses, the public release provided only a brief summary of the case. What it did not reveal was the scope of the allegations that prosecutors originally brought against the Army officer. Newly…
Newly released Army records expand scope of case against Fort Hood Sergeant Major following conviction
Newly released Army records are providing a broader picture of the allegations that led to the conviction of former Fort Hood Sgt. Maj. Victor M. Rivera, revealing charges and investigative findings that extended beyond what had previously been disclosed in Bell County, Texas court filings. On June 17, the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel…
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…
