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It has been more than a month and a half since a U.S. Army sergeant was accused of killing a couple in Texas, but he has finally been booked into jail and appeared before a judge. U.S. Army Sgt. Juan Francisco Del Valle Ferrer, 23, was booked into the El Paso County Jail on November…
In December 2024, U.S. authorities arrested Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedini for their alleged roles in supplying sensitive technology to Iran. This technology was reportedly used in a deadly drone attack on a U.S. outpost in Jordan earlier this year, resulting in the deaths of three American soldiers. The Arrests and Charges Mahdi Mohammad…
Subscribers can view The Salty Soldier’s articles without advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com Early details of the investigation into the death of a soldier killed on post at Fort Eisenhower, formerly known as Fort Gordon, suggest the incident stemmed from a love triangle. U.S. Army Sgt. Andre S. Stewart Jr. of Clarksville, Tenn., was killed during a…
Before women were officially allowed into combat roles within the United States Army, only one had earned the Silver Star since World War II. That quickly changed during the more than two decades of fighting the “Global War on Terrorism” around the world. The first woman to receive the award earned it by killing enemy…
Court records confirm the arrest of a soldier in Colorado after reports of him being involved with soliciting minors to engage in illegal sexual activity. Disturbing footage of a Colorado child predator hunting group confronting Army Spc. Brandon “Ate Up” Storey, an active-duty soldier, was released earlier this month. Spc. Storey allegedly used his military…
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the arrest of Joseph Prevatte, a 39-year-old substitute teacher, following allegations of inappropriate communication with a high school student in Manatee County. The investigation began on October 31, 2024, when a tip was received through FortifyFL, a platform designed to report suspicious activity in schools. Upon receiving…
Austin von Letkemann, a soldier who gained national attention after his heartfelt video about parenting daughters went viral, has reportedly split from his wife, Kate von Letkemann. The viral moment, which led to an appearance on NBC’s Today Show, showcased Austin’s touching reflections on raising daughters and resonated with viewers across the country. However, behind…
For many veterans, the bonds forged in the crucible of military service are among the most profound and enduring relationships of their lives. These connections, born out of shared sacrifice, hardship, and danger, often transcend the typical boundaries of friendship. But what happens when those bonds are tested by the realities of post-service life, mental…
By Sgt. Maj. Nathan Hoskins for Army News Service FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – It’s pronounced Ach·ta·baů-skē. It’s Polish. Most just call him Ski or A-C-H, but almost no one calls him Sgt. Jacob Achtabowski unless it is for official business, such as when he received the Distinguished Leader and Iron Soldier awards in one fell…
A US Navy recruitment office in California has come under scrutiny following a report by journalist Jennifer Zeng, a member of the International Press Association and longtime analyst of Chinese political affairs. Zeng’s report highlights concerns over the office’s recruitment practices, including the exclusive use of Chinese as the working language and the use of…