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Military police officer with almost half a million followers identified

In an era where explicit content is readily accessible, some military personnel have garnered significant online followings through subtle and modest social media presences. A junior enlisted military police officer has amassed nearly half a million followers on TikTok by sharing content that is neither overtly controversial nor overtly provocative. Her videos often feature her…

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“I just needed to feel important:” Former Marine admits to Stolen Valor and VA benefits fraud

Springfield, MA – A former U.S. Marine has pleaded guilty to falsifying his military service record and defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in disability benefits. Paul John “PJ” Herbert, 54, of Shelburne Falls, admitted to submitting false statements, including a fraudulent Purple Heart application, and collecting…

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“I worked very hard to be where I am right now,” Airman says while showing off her hardware

Staff Sergeant Rylee Hatch, widely known on social media as “Rylee Roast,” has gone public to address the rapid pace of her promotions within the U.S. Air Force. In a recently released series of videos, Hatch discusses her career progression while engaging in a format that has sparked discussions online. “I made Staff [Sergeant] at…

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New details discovered about body found near home of missing Special Forces veteran

Authorities have intensified their investigation into the disappearance of retired Special Forces soldier Clinton “Clint” Bonnell, following the discovery of a dismembered body in a pond near his residence in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a search warrant was executed at Bonnell’s home on Butler Nursery Road on February 26,…

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“Our infantry… will always be ready:” Feminist activists call out the United States in protest

On March 8, 2025, FEMEN activists conducted a topless protest in Paris during International Women’s Day events, denouncing the rise of far-right ideologies in Europe. The demonstrators painted their chests with swastikas intertwined with flags of the United States, European Union, and Russia, symbolizing their stance against perceived fascist tendencies within these entities. They also…

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Army releases new information about missing soldier

The search for Private Caleb Lawrence, a 25-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, has taken a new turn as military officials confirm they are aware of his whereabouts. Despite this development, authorities continue to urge him to return voluntarily. Military officials at Fort Gregg-Adams announced Tuesday that they have determined Private Lawrence’s location…

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Army publicly announces some of the soldier influencers they are officially working with

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer announced that he is deactivating his personal social media accounts and will instead focus on using the Army’s official platforms. In a video posted to X last week, Weimer explained that the decision was intended to shift focus away from individuals and reinforce the Army’s collective message….

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