Independent military reporting for those who’ve served — and won’t stay silent.
In an era where breaking into federal service typically means clawing your way up the bureaucratic ladder over years—if not decades—Riley Podleski has defied that norm in dramatic fashion. At just 25 years old, she now serves as Assistant Press Secretary at the Department of Defense, a high-visibility role in the world’s most powerful military…
The soldier who recently went viral for her blunt review of a chocolate bar from Dubai has been identified as Specialist Turner, who goes by @bjthecook on TikTok. While she posts upbeat cooking and food eating videos that receive thousands of views, she only has around 2500 followers. The video that sparked the recent wave…
A family trip to the mountains turned into a nightmare for a Fort Bliss soldier and his loved ones after powerful flash floods swept through Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday, killing two young children and leaving their parents hospitalized with serious injuries. Charlotte and Sebastian Trotter, ages 4 and 7, were among the three confirmed…
Seven soldiers from the Israeli Air Force’s Arrow battalion have been detained following serious allegations of misconduct during what appears to have been a hazing ritual targeting new recruits. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a Military Police investigation into the incident, which allegedly involved inappropriate and abusive behavior by veteran troops toward junior…
A U.S. Army captain assigned to the U.S. Army Materiel Command is facing scrutiny that could threaten his career—not because of misconduct or performance failures, but due to his public drag persona and a questionable shaving profile. Identified as U.S. Army Captain Johnson, the officer posts on TikTok under the name “Garnet,” where he has…
Over the past few days, a wave of social media posts across TikTok, Threads, and X (formerly Twitter) have identified Capt. Lauren Kram as one of the pilots who took part in this month’s B-2 stealth bomber strikes over Iran — a historic and high-risk mission shrouded in secrecy. The claim, often accompanied by a…
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…
A self-proclaimed “TikTok troop” is stirring the pot online after posting a rant that rubbed both civilians and fellow soldiers the wrong way—just as tensions overseas are heating up. Staff Sergeant Taylor, a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist assigned to the 36th Engineer Brigade, posted a video Monday afternoon on her account @lesbianhonest—a play on the…
In 2023, Army Captain Ryan Gunderman was Harvard Law School’s golden example of public service in uniform. A West Point graduate and Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, Gunderman was celebrated for his legal work on behalf of the underserved and his ambition to reform the military justice system. Harvard named him the recipient of the…
In a stunning escalation of Middle East tensions, Iranian state media declared on Sunday that every American citizen and military member in the region is now a “legitimate target,” following the U.S. military’s precision airstrikes on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities. Operation Midnight Hammer, carried out late Saturday night, marks the most aggressive…
