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A recent TikTok video featuring Army Specialist (E-4) Marshall wearing a Special Forces patch has sparked widespread confusion and debate. Many viewers questioned how an E-4 could be part of Special Forces, given the rigorous selection process and rank requirements associated with becoming a Green Beret. However, while Specialist Marshall’s achievements are undeniably impressive, he…
The uncensored version of this article can be viewed without advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com On December 12, 2024, at a general court-martial convened at Fort Liberty, NC, former U.S. Army Sergeant Christopher M. Vassey was convicted of desertion under Article 85 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The conviction followed Vassey’s voluntary surrender to…
Officials from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) in New Jersey have announced the death of Tech. Sgt. Antoine Simmons, a member of the 87th Security Forces Squadron, who passed away while attending training in Texas. According to a statement from the base, Simmons suffered a medical emergency and was pronounced dead at approximately 5 p.m….
Three individuals, including two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers and a former soldier, have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged scheme to steal and transmit sensitive U.S. military information to individuals based in China. The indictments, filed in federal courts in Oregon and Washington, outline charges of conspiracy, bribery, and theft of government…
A young man who could be described as a gentle giant has made his life an open book on social media. Many call his stories and videos cringe, but the more you listen, the more he grows on you. His journey, filled with deeply personal experiences, captivates audiences with its brutal honesty. From his first…
In a viral TikTok video titled “The long awaited story of how we met,” an Army Sergeant Brandon Guerra and Sergeant Major Molly Haro addressed curiosity and speculation surrounding their unconventional love story. The couple, who have drawn attention for their significant rank difference, took the opportunity to set the record straight about their relationship,…
A recent report from the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) has raised alarms over the health risks associated with the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course (FSPC), citing inadequate medical oversight and potential dangers to recruits. The report, released in mid-February, highlights critical gaps in medical services and regulatory compliance, particularly within…
Questions surround the fatal shooting of an airman by Air Force Security Forces during a pursuit outside Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico at the end of last month. Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, was shot around 2 a.m. near the Truman Gate of Kirtland AFB while allegedly fleeing an attempted detention, according to…
An Army recruiter has gone to social media to inform the public and current service members of the benefits that are now exclusively available to those who serve. Ericka Bernie, an Army recruiter in California, says she was asked to tell her followers about the government program to protect undocumented family members of service members…
The search for Private Caleb Lawrence, a 25-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, remains ongoing as he has now been missing for nearly a week. His mother, Renee Lawrence, has taken to social media in hopes of finding her son, with thousands sharing her plea and offering support. “Upon first learning of his…