Independent military reporting for those who’ve served — and won’t stay silent.
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,…
In December 2024, U.S. authorities arrested Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedini for their alleged roles in supplying sensitive technology to Iran. This technology was reportedly used in a deadly drone attack on a U.S. outpost in Jordan earlier this year, resulting in the deaths of three American soldiers. The Arrests and Charges Mahdi Mohammad…
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…
Court records confirm the arrest of a soldier in Colorado after reports of him being involved with soliciting minors to engage in illegal sexual activity. Disturbing footage of a Colorado child predator hunting group confronting Army Spc. Brandon “Ate Up” Storey, an active-duty soldier, was released earlier this month. Spc. Storey allegedly used his military…
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…
For many veterans, the bonds forged in the crucible of military service are among the most profound and enduring relationships of their lives. These connections, born out of shared sacrifice, hardship, and danger, often transcend the typical boundaries of friendship. But what happens when those bonds are tested by the realities of post-service life, mental…
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…
A US Navy recruitment office in California has come under scrutiny following a report by journalist Jennifer Zeng, a member of the International Press Association and longtime analyst of Chinese political affairs. Zeng’s report highlights concerns over the office’s recruitment practices, including the exclusive use of Chinese as the working language and the use of…
Subscribers can view The Salty Soldier articles without advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com A viral TikTok video has sparked mixed reactions online, capturing a heartfelt moment between two Marine siblings. The caption read: “This morning my daughter, a USMC Corporal, presented her boot camp EGA to her little brother as he completed his Crucible at boot camp….
Subscribers can view The Salty Soldier articles without advertising at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com The 82nd Airborne soldier who recently crossed the border from Canada and surrendered to U.S. Border Patrol agents for desertion has been identified as U.S. Army Sergeant Christopher Vassey, 38. Vassey fled to Canada 16 years ago to avoid deploying to Afghanistan for a…
