From protecting the President to online success: A veteran’s unexpected career shift

After seven years in the military, one former Air Force service member went from guarding top officials to creating digital content full-time. After facing unexpected financial struggles after her child’s medical emergency, she turned to online platforms to regain stability. Now, she’s using her voice to advocate for military families while building an unconventional career….

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Air Force military police officer convicted after drug-fueled night out with subordinates

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…

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Airman is almost unrecognizable after her transformation

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…

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Study finds Americans believe they support the military more than military families do

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),…

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Airmen voice disgust over Army-provided living quarters

Photos have surfaced from Air Force Reserve Airmen expressing disgust over the living conditions provided by the Army during a recent training exercise in Hawaii. Airmen arrived this week at Schofield Barracks for Nexus Forge 2025, a large-scale exercise designed to prepare Reserve units for deployment in contested environments. “Nexus Forge is a critical training…

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Washington aerospace think tank issues warning to the Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. The F-15E’s superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through its high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low-wing loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado) The U.S. Air Force is facing a critical…

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Department of Defense seeking to alter servicemember’s blood with electrical fields, other methods

The Department of Defense (DoD) is exploring cutting-edge technology to help service members handle extreme conditions. These include methods like using electric fields and tiny fluid channels to enhance their bodies. A new program called DARPA’s RBC-Factory is at the forefront of this effort, working on ways to improve red blood cells (RBCs) to make…

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Air Force allows E-4 to to sign contracts worth millions for the first time ever

By Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore, 509th BW Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. – Senior Airman Francisco Martinez, 509th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, is the first Airman from Whiteman Air Force Base to hold a unique distinction. Martinez is the first junior enlisted Airman to have the authority to sign contracts of up to $5…

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