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A federal jury has convicted Margaret E. Shafe, 31, of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of her husband, U.S. Army soldier Greg Shafe, at their home on Fort Riley, Kansas. The tragic incident occurred in February 2024, and after a thorough investigation, the court found Margaret Shafe guilty of murdering her husband, who was…
An Air Force master sergeant has been convicted of drug distribution and the maltreatment of a subordinate following a drug- and alcohol-fueled bender during a weekday last year. Master Sergeant Bryan Leones, a military police officer with the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at Fort Sam Houston, was found guilty during a special court-martial late last…
Read the full, unfiltered story now at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com. The woman who made a viral video in an Army barracks has become a well-known name among military circles, but how did she rise to fame? From her early days in Northern Virginia to the now-infamous “barracks video” that took the internet by storm, her journey is…
In a startling revelation, financial data reviewed by Military.com has uncovered that the U.S. Army is repurposing more than half of the money it collects from junior enlisted soldiers for food. This diversion of resources is occurring at a time when troops are struggling to find nutritious food on base. The money in question comes…
A U.S. Army officer, 1st Lieutenant Bria Feathers, has leveraged social media to challenge the Army’s decision to separate her from service following allegations of assault. Feathers claims that her public campaign on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram ultimately forced the Army to reconsider her removal. The controversy began when Feathers was accused of…
Thomson Reuters (TRI.TO) has pushed back against criticism following allegations from tech mogul Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump that the company participated in “large scale social deception” on behalf of the U.S. government. The controversy stems from a contract between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS), a…
The Salty Soldier subscribers can view this article and all others Ad-Free at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com A U.S. Army soldier has tragically died of an unknown cause not long into her retirement from the National Guard. Master Sergeant Sherry Ann Meyer, 54, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away “suddenly” at her home on January 30, 2025. While no…
To read the full story and see the transformation for yourself, visit TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com. An active-duty Airman has revealed a dramatic transformation that has left her almost unrecognizable compared to when she first joined the military. The structured fitness programs and access to free gym facilities in the service have helped many reshape their bodies, and…
A recent study by Blue Star Families and YouGov reveals a stark disconnect between public perception and the lived experiences of military families. While many Americans express strong support for service members and their families, their actions often fail to reflect this sentiment. According to the Executive Summary of the Military Family Lifestyle Study (MFLS),…
A U.S. Army officer assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, tragically lost his life in an accident involving a Metro train. 2nd Lt. Dominic Karl Von Frybarger was killed on January 25 after being struck by a Metro train. “As many of you know, our son Dominic was recently stationed…
