Ah, Black Friday: the unofficial holiday of bargain battles, long lines, and doorbuster chaos. But for the military community, this day has another distinction. It marks the 10-year anniversary of one of the most infamous—and hilarious—stolen valor incidents to ever hit the internet. The setting? Oxford Valley Mall in Pennsylvania, on Black Friday 2014. Among…
The uncensored images and version of this article can only be viewed at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com A content creator has drawn attention for her online persona, blending claims of military service, motherhood, and explicit adult content. Allegedly a married U.S. Army specialist stationed at Fort Campbell, her posts and photos—some featuring Army uniforms—have sparked conversations about her…
Fort Carson, often referred to as “The Mountain Post,” has come under scrutiny for the state of its dining facilities (DFACs). While soldiers once praised the post for its excellent food and self-service policies, recent reports paint a starkly different picture of limited portions, unappetizing meals, and morale-eroding practices. A recent Reddit post from a…
In a shocking and disturbing case that underscores the dangers of online predators, a Colorado child predator hunting group has exposed Army Spc. Brandon “Ate Up” Storey, an active-duty soldier, for preying on children in teen-focused online groups. This operation, executed with precision and determination, reveals the lengths to which predators will go to exploit…
A U.S. Army soldier has been charged with murder in connection with the death of another soldier last month at Fort Irwin in California. Spc. George Cornejo, 26, was charged on November 20 with the killing of Spc. Andrew P. Smith, a fellow soldier from his unit. Cornejo, a native of Fontana in San Bernardino…
Life at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, is often described as challenging, with soldiers facing extreme winters, geographic isolation, and a high cost of living. Against this backdrop, the opening of the new Warrior Zone GameLab hopes to bring a beacon of camaraderie and recreation to the Army post, offering soldiers a much-needed escape from the rigors…
Army investigators say they are still searching for dozens of Sig Sauer M17 pistols that went missing and have discovered more missing items. Earlier this year, 31 pistols vanished from Fort Moore, Georgia. However, the case has since expanded as more military equipment has now been reported missing from the same Army post. The Army’s…
A soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, has been charged with murder in connection to the 2022 killing of a man in Indiana. The suspect, 34-year-old Private First Class Kenron Laing, was arrested and charged with the murder of 39-year-old Gildardo Garcia Salina at his home in Owen County, Indiana, on November 2, 2023. Police…
The 20-year-old Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) soldier who died after fleeing from police in the early on the morning of November 17 has been identified. According to the Killeen Police Department, officers responded to a call about a disturbance involving weapons at the parking lot shared by BluPrint Lounge and Spadez Club around 5:00…
By Capt. Stephanie Snyder, MCoE Public Affairs Fort Moore’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course, or FSPC, has become a pivotal pathway for many seeking to begin a career in the U.S. Army. The academic track of the FSPC provides focused academic instruction to help potential recruits meet or exceed the Army’s accession standards. Since its inception,…
