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Online Persona raises questions over military family claims and collegiate cheer affiliation

The Salty SoldierJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 202605 mins

Portions of this reporting have been limited to meet advertiser guidelines. Readers can find the complete, uncensored version of this investigation at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com. An online persona operating under the names Gracie Higgins and Gracie Hungry has drawn attention across social media platforms by sharing personal narratives involving a military family background and collegiate cheerleading, while…

Pentagon places 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment

The Salty SoldierJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 202607 mins

The Pentagon has placed approximately 1,500 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers on prepare-to-deploy status amid ongoing unrest and protests in Minnesota, according to multiple U.S. defense officials. The soldiers are drawn from two infantry battalions assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, a cold-weather–specialized formation based in Alaska. Military officials emphasized that being placed on standby does…

Fort Carson Sergeant First Class faces 49 Felony charges in expanding child exploitation case

The Salty SoldierJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 202606 mins

A Fort Carson sergeant first class is now facing 49 felony charges, including multiple counts of sexual assault of a child, after prosecutors significantly expanded the case following months of investigation. Court records show Sgt. 1st Class Marquez Parker, 39, has been charged with 14 counts of sexual assault on a child under 15 with…

Online Persona raises questions over military family claims and collegiate cheer affiliation

Pentagon places 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment

Fort Carson Sergeant First Class faces 49 Felony charges in expanding child exploitation case

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