Independent military reporting for those who’ve served — and won’t stay silent.
Any soldier worth their salt knows the golden rule of training: you train as you fight. But one Army influencer is facing heat for seemingly forgetting that. Corporal Denali Gomez, known online as @deenalig on TikTok, boasts over 2 million followers across social media. She rose to online fame shortly after joining the Army in…
At the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, a Shelby Township family took the stage in honor of a son, a brother, and a soldier who volunteered to stand in harm’s way — and ultimately gave his life doing so. Army Pfc. Christopher D. Kube, assigned to G Company, 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment,…
Ruoyu Duan, a former U.S. Army soldier arrested last month for allegedly orchestrating a bribery and espionage scheme targeting U.S. military secrets, is now attempting to reframe himself in court—not as a spy, but as a hapless “dupe” manipulated by Chinese agents. Despite the overwhelming evidence laid out by federal prosecutors, including seized classified materials…
A viral photo snapped inside a Fort McCoy facility has stirred online outrage after eagle-eyed service members and veterans noticed something glaringly absent: the official portraits of President Donald J. Trump and newly confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Instead of proudly displayed images of the Commander-in-Chief and SecDef, the frames appeared turned around, face-down against…
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…
First Lt. Gabrielle White made history this past weekend as the first Ranger-qualified female to compete in the Army’s legendary Best Ranger Competition — and she didn’t just show up, she finished strong. White and her teammate, Capt. Seth Deltenre, crossed the finish line in 14th place out of 52 teams after enduring three relentless…
A Fort Wainwright soldier is behind bars and facing a first-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting in Fairbanks, Alaska that left one man dead and sent shockwaves through the military and civilian communities alike. 24-year-old Adayus Robertson, an active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Wainwright, was arrested Sunday and charged with murder in connection to…
There’s an old adage in the combat arms world: “You haven’t really had a full career unless you’ve picked up at least one Article 15.” Well, Joe Ronnie Hooper had enough to fill a binder. He also just happened to rack up 115 confirmed kills, eight Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars with…
The Army Reserve officer caught in the middle of a viral scandal is now opening up about parts of his past most people never knew — from his early years to his days at West Point. Editor’s Note: This article has been edited to comply with advertising standards. For the full uncensored version, visit TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com…
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….
