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Photo: Troopers from 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division carry the casket of a retired soldier during his funeral at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, Oct. 2, 2024. The former 1-1 CAV soldier served with the unit during the Vietnam War and his dying…
The loss of a service member is always a tragic moment but many times, the stories from the people left behind are even more tragic. In 2013, Kevin (last name withheld) says he lost his father, an Army combat veteran when he was still very young. He says he still has some memories of him…
This article can be viewed free of advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com In the sweltering summer heat, 31 Defenders trekked up the rigorous route for their graduation ruck. Sixty-five-year-old Jiffy Helton-Sarver marches near the front, carrying a guidon commemorating her fallen son, Security Forces Officer 1st Lt. Joseph Helton. Helton-Sarver comes to JBSA-Camp Bullis three times a year…
This article can be viewed free of advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com A member of the National Guard is a true “Brave Heart,” whose tribe’s warriors are just as famous as the Scottish warrior portrayed in the 1995 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Mel Gibson, “Braveheart. Spc. Moses Brave Heart of the South…
The Salty Soldier subscribers can view this article without advertising on The Salty Soldier Uncensored A Maryland Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter aircrew returned to Aberdeen Proving Ground this week after completing lifesaving rescue operations in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. An additional eight Maryland National Guard soldiers returned for…
The uncensored version of this article can be viewed without advertising at The Salty Soldier Uncensored This week has brought Fort Leonard Wood into the public spotlight after officials announced they found the body of a soldier the day after she was reported missing. Sergeant Sarah Rouque, of Ligonier, Indiana, was reported missing after she…
Soldiers in Basic Combat Training are now learning to shoot down drones to prepare for “modern warfare.” As part of “The Forge,” the capstone field training exercise (FTX) of BCT, recruits now gain hands-on experience in identifying and responding to drone threats, a critical aspect of countering enemy surveillance and attacks. “This addition ensures that…
The Salty Soldier subscribers can view this article free of advertising here The U.S. Army has confirmed a person of interest has been taken into custody in connection to the death of a soldier who was found dead after being reported missing. At 1:00 PM EST, on Tuesday, Fort Leonard Wood announced Sergeant Rouque, of…
By Jonathan Austin, Army News Service WASHINGTON — Soldiers on approved operational deployments will soon receive $240 per month under the recently approved operational deployment pay program. “This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to honoring the daily sacrifices made by Soldiers and their families,” said Dr. Robert Steinrauf, Plans and Resources Director, Deputy Chief of…
For many people who join the military, it can often be the first time they are introduced to fitness and discipline. The consistent routine and mandatory physical exercise in the military can help those who join to enjoy working out and the way they feel and look. Senior Airman Ciarra Capurro is an example of…
