For the dysfunctional, disgruntled, and salty soldiers
By U.S. Army Garrison Hawai’i Public Affairs WAHIAWA, Hawai’i – In a continued effort to strengthen community safety and enhance collaboration, U.S. Army Garrison Hawai’i military police and local law enforcement officers conducted a joint terrain walk on last Friday at the Lightning Academy, located in Wahiawa Heights. The walk, which included Honolulu Police Department…
(The video above was recorded by the Army Multimedia and Visual Information Division but The Salty Soldier added in images taken by attendees) The 70th Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition kicked off this week at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. More than 33,000 attendees from more…
A young military couple has jumped on the social media trend, where users challenge each other to “guess who is in the military and who is in college.” The TikTok trend invites other users to share a video containing subtle clues about their lives, allowing followers to decipher the guess if they are serving in…
The wife of a military veteran is speaking out after her husband was arrested for shooting a man who groomed and raped their daughter in Arkansas. Heather Spencer, 37, said, on an online support campaign, her husband killed a 67-year-old family friend in self-defense after he kidnapped their 13-year-old daughter. The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office…
(U.S. Army video by Jamie Mahon / Arlington National Cemetery) Spc. Jessica Kwiatkowski had a notable tenure as a Tomb Guard with the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Arlington National Cemetery. Not only was she the first woman infantry soldier to earn a Tomb Badge, but she also gained notoriety when a video…
A little-known Army Specialist says he is not doing anything wrong by making controversial videos in his uniform. Specialist Triston Clasper says he does not represent the Department of Defense despite using his uniform to gain notoriety on social media. Before joining the Illinois National Guard in 2022, Clasper posted make-up videos on TikTok to…
Only three percent of the Army is made up of Warrant Officers but they are the most highly specialized experts and trainers in their field. Enlisted soldiers can apply to become Warrant Officers and receive better pay and privileges similar to those of a commissioned Officer. That is exactly what one Army sergeant, who was…
The 45th president of the U.S. played a military video during his campaign rally last night that is sure to gain support and stir up some controversy. During his rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania he played a video which contained portions of Stanley Kuberick’s 1987 film, “Full Metal Jacket,” with clips of servicemembers on TikTok. Before…
By William Gillis, Fort Moore Public Affairs Office Receiving the Purple Heart once is a testament to a Soldier’s sacrifice; earning it three times speaks to an unparalleled level of commitment, courage, and service in the face of relentless adversity. Meet Sgt. Maj. John Melson, an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade,…
A young rapper who serves in the Georgia National Guard seems to have avoided being called up to service in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread destruction across her state. Army National Guard Specialist Mciver is an Atlanta-based rapper who goes by the name of “Marla Mac.” The self-described “melodic artist” released her…