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An active-duty U.S. Army soldier assigned to Fort Bragg has contacted The Salty Soldier following publication of a report documenting online advertisements for in-person services tied to military-themed social media communities, claiming the activity was part of a covert overseas operation. The Army has since confirmed the individual is an active-duty soldier and that an…
There is an update to this story available here: Police misidentified soldier accused of assaulting officer, Army confirms DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — A 21-year-old U.S. Army officer identified by police as an “active duty platoon leader” is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he violently assaulted a police officer during a late-night fight…
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Roughly five months before his arrest, former Army Sgt. 1st Class Namon L. Bledsoe appeared in uniform at a youth outreach event at a Rock Island, Illinois, high school, participating in a program designed to introduce students to military service. Newly released court-martial records now provide the most complete picture to…