Independent military reporting for those who’ve served — and won’t stay silent.
To view this article and all others without advertising, subscribe to TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com President Joe Biden has been accused of mistreating the relatives of the Marines killed during the 2021 Kabul airport attack in Afghanistan. He allegedly kept the grieving relatives waiting for hours while he napped on Air Force One before a dignified transfer of…
By Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore, 509th BW Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. – Senior Airman Francisco Martinez, 509th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, is the first Airman from Whiteman Air Force Base to hold a unique distinction. Martinez is the first junior enlisted Airman to have the authority to sign contracts of up to $5…
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…
