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The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Indiana Army National Guard soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Dec. 28, 2024, in Iraq as a result of a non-combat-related incident. The incident is under investigation. Hart was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters…
The Salty Soldier Uncensored subscribers can view this article and all Salty Soldier articles free of advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com The enlistment of Private Dana Cathrine Crisostomo Tan, a new infantry recruit (11X) with a distinctive background in competitive cheerleading and modeling, has sparked controversy online. Critics, including veterans, have raised concerns about the decision to…
The police report related to the arrest of a Fort Bliss soldier following a deadly crash in El Paso has been released. Specialist Brandon Victor Shepherd, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon in…
The Army claimed success in meeting its recruiting numbers for 2024 by using less traditional methods and offering unqualified candidates training to meet the standards for enlistment. But have they even started focusing on special operations? According to the Army Recruiting Command, 50% of young people admit they know little to nothing about military service,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
