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Buried in a 192-Page Intelligence Bill: Why Senator Cotton’s Israel provision is raising questions among veterans

The Salty SoldierJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026015 mins

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…

Judge denies release for wife accused in killing of Special Forces veteran Clinton Bonnell

The Salty SoldierMay 8, 2026May 26, 202605 mins

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina judge has denied a request to release the wife accused of killing retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Clinton “Clint” Bonnell, rejecting defense arguments that prosecutors lack physical evidence tying her to the crime. During a bond review hearing held May 5 in Cumberland Superior Court, Judge Keith O….

Recently discharged soldier admits to secretly working on films while serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment

The Salty SoldierApril 20, 2026May 26, 202605 mins

A man claiming to be a former U.S. Army Ranger is drawing attention online after publicly stating that he participated in adult film production while still serving in the military. In a video posted in April 2026, the individual described what he says was his reality during his time in uniform, explaining that he balanced…

Iran Has Been ‘Months Away’ for Decades. So Why Did the U.S. Go to War Now?

The Salty SoldierMarch 31, 2026May 26, 2026014 mins

For more than thirty years, Americans have heard the same warning: Iran is getting close to a nuclear weapon. Months away. Maybe a year. Running out of time. That warning has been repeated across decades—and across administrations. So why, after all this time, did it suddenly become urgent enough to justify war in 2026? For…

Former Soldier convicted in barracks killing found dead in Florida jail cell

The Salty SoldierMarch 17, 2026March 17, 202605 mins

A former U.S. Army soldier who previously served prison time for killing a fellow troop in Alaska and was recently arrested in a child exploitation investigation has been found dead inside a Florida jail. According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Marshall Derrill Drake was discovered unresponsive in his cell Thursday at the John…

Grand Jury alleges wife dismembered body of Special Forces veteran Clinton Bonnell

The Salty SoldierFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 202605 mins

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Newly filed court documents reveal additional detail in the murder case against the wife of retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Clinton “Clint” Bonnell, alleging she knowingly and willfully dismembered or destroyed human remains in an attempt to conceal his death. A Cumberland County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment…

VA changes how taking medication can impact your disability rating

The Salty SoldierFebruary 18, 2026February 19, 202609 mins

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a rule that changes how disability ratings are evaluated when a condition is controlled by medication — and it’s raising real questions among veterans who rely on those ratings for compensation and healthcare. The new regulation, effective February 17, 2026, clarifies that VA disability ratings must…

Retired Army Colonel sentenced after sending SECRET-Level strike plans to woman he met online

The Salty SoldierFebruary 16, 2026February 19, 202605 mins

A retired U.S. Army colonel who later worked at U.S. Central Command has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for transmitting classified military strike planning information using his personal cellphone, federal officials announced. Kevin Charles Luke, 62, of Parrish, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized communication of information relating to the…

Forced out Air Force NCO launches subscription platform amid lawsuit to remain in service

The Salty SoldierFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 202605 mins

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One of the most decorated combat soldiers in U.S. history was also a walking UCMJ violation

The Salty SoldierJanuary 29, 2026February 1, 2026011 mins

The U.S. Army has always had a complicated relationship with men like Joe Ronnie Hooper. When the shooting starts, they’re priceless.When the shooting stops, they’re a problem. Hooper wasn’t misunderstood by the Army. He was fully understood. Leadership knew exactly what he was—volatile, undisciplined, aggressive, unreliable in garrison, unstoppable in combat. The institution made a…

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