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The family of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was fatally shot in his own apartment by a Florida sheriff’s deputy in May 2024, has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against former Deputy Eddie Duran, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, and the apartment complex where Fortson lived. Prominent civil rights attorney Ben…
A senior enlisted leader in the United States Air Force is stirring controversy—and curiosity—after sharing provocative content on social media, sparking debate across military communities about professionalism, power dynamics, and personal boundaries. The Airman, who is believed to be a Chief Master Sergeant, nearing retirement and assigned to a non-combat “support” role commonly referred to…
Japanese police arrested two U.S. service members early Sunday morning in separate incidents that have sparked renewed scrutiny of American military conduct on the island. A U.S. Marine Corps corporal from Futenma Air Base was taken into custody around 4 a.m. in the Makishi district of Naha after allegedly assaulting a 41-year-old Japanese man. According…
The Department of Defense is making a nationwide push to bring back thousands of former service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. But despite the effort, only a small handful are signing back up. According to the Army, just 23 soldiers have reenlisted so far, more than a year after the Pentagon…
The Air Force acquisition world isn’t exactly known for its grit. It’s a realm of contracts, spreadsheets, and meetings about meetings. But every once in a while, someone slips through the cracks, someone who doesn’t fit the mold—someone like Capt. Daniel Webber. Most Air Force officers don’t go to Ranger School. That’s an Army thing….
Adalynn “Ada” Dilday is one of many young service members navigating the reality of military life while carrying personal baggage that predates the uniform. If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you might’ve come across her page, @aadamo03, where she lays it all out—her struggles with relationships, single motherhood, and the Air Force itself. Her…
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…
Officials from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) in New Jersey have announced the death of Tech. Sgt. Antoine Simmons, a member of the 87th Security Forces Squadron, who passed away while attending training in Texas. According to a statement from the base, Simmons suffered a medical emergency and was pronounced dead at approximately 5 p.m….
Questions surround the fatal shooting of an airman by Air Force Security Forces during a pursuit outside Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico at the end of last month. Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, was shot around 2 a.m. near the Truman Gate of Kirtland AFB while allegedly fleeing an attempted detention, according to…
(Full uncensored version available at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com) In an unexpected post-service pivot, a former U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant has made headlines after transitioning from elite military service to full-time digital content creation, including work on platforms like OnlyFans. Her story reflects the changing landscape of veteran life and the unconventional paths many are carving out…