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An Air Force master sergeant has been convicted of drug distribution and the maltreatment of a subordinate following a drug- and alcohol-fueled bender during a weekday last year. Master Sergeant Bryan Leones, a military police officer with the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at Fort Sam Houston, was found guilty during a special court-martial late last…
In a startling revelation, financial data reviewed by Military.com has uncovered that the U.S. Army is repurposing more than half of the money it collects from junior enlisted soldiers for food. This diversion of resources is occurring at a time when troops are struggling to find nutritious food on base. The money in question comes…
A U.S. Army officer, 1st Lieutenant Bria Feathers, has leveraged social media to challenge the Army’s decision to separate her from service following allegations of assault. Feathers claims that her public campaign on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram ultimately forced the Army to reconsider her removal. The controversy began when Feathers was accused of…
Thomson Reuters (TRI.TO) has pushed back against criticism following allegations from tech mogul Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump that the company participated in “large scale social deception” on behalf of the U.S. government. The controversy stems from a contract between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS), a…
The Salty Soldier subscribers can view this article and all others Ad-Free at TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com A U.S. Army soldier has tragically died of an unknown cause not long into her retirement from the National Guard. Master Sergeant Sherry Ann Meyer, 54, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away “suddenly” at her home on January 30, 2025. While no…
To read the full story and see the transformation for yourself, visit TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com. An active-duty Airman has revealed a dramatic transformation that has left her almost unrecognizable compared to when she first joined the military. The structured fitness programs and access to free gym facilities in the service have helped many reshape their bodies, and…
A recent study by Blue Star Families and YouGov reveals a stark disconnect between public perception and the lived experiences of military families. While many Americans express strong support for service members and their families, their actions often fail to reflect this sentiment. According to the Executive Summary of the Military Family Lifestyle Study (MFLS),…
A U.S. Army officer assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, tragically lost his life in an accident involving a Metro train. 2nd Lt. Dominic Karl Von Frybarger was killed on January 25 after being struck by a Metro train. “As many of you know, our son Dominic was recently stationed…
A U.S. military fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor on Wednesday morning, but both pilots reportedly ejected to safety. The EA-18G Growler, an electronic warfare jet, crashed into the water near Shelter Island around 10:15 a.m. The location of the crash was just across the bay from Naval Air Station North Island, the San…
To read the full story behind the protest involving the U.S. flag pictured above, visit TheSaltySoldierUncensored.com. A newly proposed piece of legislation in Florida, Senate Bill 100 (SB 100), could grant active duty and retired service members special privileges to use force against citizens attempting to violate a new flag law. Filed in December 2024…