Life at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, is often described as challenging, with soldiers facing extreme winters, geographic isolation, and a high cost of living. Against this backdrop, the opening of the new Warrior Zone GameLab hopes to bring a beacon of camaraderie and recreation to the Army post, offering soldiers a much-needed escape from the rigors…
Luis Elizondo, the former head of the Pentagon’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), provided significant testimony during a U.S. Congressional hearing on November 13, 2024, regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). He confirmed the existence of advanced technologies associated with UAPs that are not of human origin and disclosed that the U.S. has been involved…
By Capt. Stephanie Snyder, MCoE Public Affairs Fort Moore’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course, or FSPC, has become a pivotal pathway for many seeking to begin a career in the U.S. Army. The academic track of the FSPC provides focused academic instruction to help potential recruits meet or exceed the Army’s accession standards. Since its inception,…
A Marine Corps recruit fled from boot camp earlier this month, only to be apprehended by local law enforcement at the San Diego International Airport, the Marine Corps confirmed. The recruit, who was undergoing basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD), made a break for the airport before being detained by San…
A highly decorated U.S. Army general from Operation Iraqi Freedom is under investigation by the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for an alleged assault on an airman while aboard an aircraft. Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, the current commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is accused of shoving an airman who was part of the crew…
Country music star Riley Green has found success with songs that offer insightful stories from the perspective of the everyday person. His latest track tells the story of a veteran he says he once encountered. Last week, presumably timed with the Veterans Day holiday, Riley Green released the music video for his song “Jesus Saves.”…
A nonprofit claims it can prevent veterans from committing suicide with one simple trick: a bus. In the first three months of 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense reported 139 military deaths by suicide, according to WRAL, a local news outlet that reported on the non-profit’s bus this week. HBOT 4 Heroes is a nonprofit…
The Air Force has released the police report associated with a fatal crash that occurred at Offutt Air Force Base. The incident occurred on November 13th of last year, but The Salty Soldier was not able to find any public information or news related to the incident at the time. According to the Air Force…
The question of whether wearing a military uniform makes ordinary people more interesting has long been debated. Seemingly ordinary people, without special hobbies, talents, or extraordinary looks are finding fame on Instagram and TikTok just for their military service. One of those people is Sergeant Lia Kieck, who goes by “Lia White” on social media….
The news of North Korean troops serving alongside Russian troops in Ukraine quickly took a turn when a video of one N. Korean soldier surfaced. News publications, such as Newsweek ran headlines such as “Video Seems to Show North Korean Soldier Watching Raunchy Videos in Russia,” and other news outlets were quick to cite “sources”…
