For the dysfunctional, disgruntled, and salty soldiers
Most young airmen celebrate a promotion with a handshake and a proud photo in uniform. But one 19-year-old airman took a very different route to mark her promotion to Senior Airman (SrA), stirring controversy across military and social media circles. After winning Below The Zone (BTZ) early promotion, she announced her advancement on Instagram. But…
In a bold act of retaliation, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, just two days after President Donald Trump ordered coordinated strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The escalation marks a dramatic new chapter in the widening regional conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United…
The U.S. Air Force might not have publicly announced an official influencer program for active-duty Airmen just yet, but one southern sorority girl is certainly flying straight into that role—algorithm first. Meet Timber Williams, a 23-year-old Phi Mu sister, recent University of Tennessee grad, and private pilot who’s serving in the Air National Guard while…
If there’s one thing you’ve probably learned from reading The Salty Soldier, it’s that truth is almost always stranger than fiction—especially in the military. Seriously, you couldn’t make most of this sh*t up if you tried. From an OF star filming adult content in an Army barracks, to a Marine’s recovering meth addict girlfriend casually…
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…