Independent military reporting for those who’ve served — and won’t stay silent.
Newly obtained court records provide additional details in the case of a U.S. Army staff sergeant convicted after admitting to a military offense stemming from an affair with a married woman while he was also married. Staff Sgt. Zachary Flanigan pleaded guilty at a special court-martial on April 10, 2026, to one specification of extramarital…
Fleet Week New York, the annual event that brings Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel to New York City for public outreach events, ship tours, and military demonstrations, concluded in May as part of this year’s celebration of the military’s 250th anniversary. Among the event’s public affairs efforts was the “50 for 250” campaign,…
FORT STEWART, Ga. — Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford has been convicted of attempted murder in last year’s Fort Stewart shooting, but testimony during his court-martial revealed new details about his same-sex relationship with one of the victims and what defense attorneys claim drove him to open fire inside his unit headquarters. A military judge found…
Most Americans have never heard of Section 622. Buried deep inside the Senate’s Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the provision has received little mainstream attention despite being sponsored by one of the most powerful lawmakers in Washington: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton. On its face, the language appears straightforward. The measure directs…
A years-long investigation involving Fort Hood Sergeant Major Victor Manuel Rivera appears to have reached a significant milestone this month as a General Court-Martial at Fort Hood concluded while related criminal proceedings continue in Bell County, Texas. According to Army trial records, Rivera was tried by a General Court-Martial from June 4 through June 12,…
An Army officer who appeared in an Army-sponsored television segment promoting military service was convicted at a special court-martial at Fort Knox, Kentucky, after pleading guilty to a theft-related offense. On May 27, 2026, 1st Lt. Innocent A. Adebiyi was convicted, pursuant to his pleas, of one specification of larceny and wrongful appropriation in violation…
FORT KNOX, Ky. — A U.S. Army captain assigned to Fort Knox and formerly a company commander within the 1st Theater Sustainment Command was sentenced to 180 days of confinement after pleading guilty at a special court-martial to conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. According to Army Trial Judiciary records, CPT Koty M. Caldwell…
The Louisiana National Guard has confirmed that a negligent discharge occurred inside a Tactical Operations Center at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans earlier this year after The Salty Soldier forced the release of investigative records through the Freedom of Information Act. The incident had not been publicly disclosed or acknowledged by the Louisiana National Guard…
The nation is once again pausing to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. The 158th National Memorial Day Observance is taking place Monday, May 25, at the Memorial Amphitheater inside Arlington National Cemetery. The annual ceremony serves as the country’s premier Memorial Day event, bringing…
FORT HOOD, Texas — Newly released Army court-martial records provide a far more detailed picture of the case that sent a Fort Hood company commander to prison for 25 years, revealing allegations that prosecutors said spanned nearly four years and multiple duty stations before the victim ultimately reported the abuse. Capt. Adam W. Martin, a…
