Military Veterans in Journalism
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Happy Veterans Day from MVJ!
MVJ is deeply grateful to our community of veterans for your profound impact & for your continued support of MVJ, military veterans, & our shared mission. We're making a difference in newsrooms across the nation together.
MVJ is deeply grateful to our community of veterans for your profound impact & for your continued support of MVJ, military veterans, & our shared mission. We're making a difference in newsrooms across the nation together.
Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 6:30PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour on Zoom! These meetings are the perfect opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️
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November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 6:30PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour on Zoom! These meetings are the perfect opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️
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Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00PM ET for the next session in the Disability Narrative Webinar Series! Journalist and disability advocate John Loeppky will enlighten us on the topic of Leveling the Field: Coverage of Parasport. RSVP today! ⤵️
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November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00PM ET for the next session in the Disability Narrative Webinar Series! Journalist and disability advocate John Loeppky will enlighten us on the topic of Leveling the Field: Coverage of Parasport. RSVP today! ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Ken Fountain reports on the African American Heritage Monument being unveiled in Kendleton for the Fort Bend Star. Read more here ⤵️
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Remembering history: African American Heritage Monument unveiled in Kendleton (w/photos)
The sky was bright with a scattering of clouds on Saturday morning as hundreds of people gathered at Bates M. Allen Park in Kendleton to celebrate the dedication of the
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November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Ken Fountain reports on the African American Heritage Monument being unveiled in Kendleton for the Fort Bend Star. Read more here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sara Samora reports on Machinists ratify Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending strike at fighter jet plants for Manufacturing Dive. Read more here ⤵️
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Machinists ratify Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending strike at fighter jet plants
Had the IAM District 837-represented workers chosen to reject the offer, the company could not guarantee employees would not be displaced, said Steve Parker, the plane manufacturer’s defense, space an...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sara Samora reports on Machinists ratify Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending strike at fighter jet plants for Manufacturing Dive. Read more here ⤵️
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REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us TOMORROW at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from veteran and author Bart Womack as he brings his knowledge on telling trauma stories with trust and sensitivity. ⤵️
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November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us TOMORROW at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from veteran and author Bart Womack as he brings his knowledge on telling trauma stories with trust and sensitivity. ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Kenzie Chase and MVJ member Liberty Simmons report on a cold case solved in Prince George's County for DC News Now. Click here for more details about the case ⤵️
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Killer identified in 1998 murder, rape of woman at Prince George’s County hospital, police say
Who did it? While questions still linger surrounding the murder of a 50-year-old woman, who was killed in 1998 at Prince George’s Hospital Center, the biggest one has been answered.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Kenzie Chase and MVJ member Liberty Simmons report on a cold case solved in Prince George's County for DC News Now. Click here for more details about the case ⤵️
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A new Gallup-With Honor poll shows that 83% of Americans believe veterans exhibit strong leadership skills and can be trusted. Check out this Forbes piece by Karlyn Bowman to see the results and learn more ⤵️
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Is Trump Undermining the Military’s Standing? A Poll Review
The military is the top or one of the most popular of all central institutions. Are Donald Trump’s actions affecting its standing?
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November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A new Gallup-With Honor poll shows that 83% of Americans believe veterans exhibit strong leadership skills and can be trusted. Check out this Forbes piece by Karlyn Bowman to see the results and learn more ⤵️
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Happy Veterans Day from MVJ!
MVJ is deeply grateful to our community of veterans for your profound impact & for your continued support of MVJ, military veterans, & our shared mission. We're making a difference in newsrooms across the nation together.
MVJ is deeply grateful to our community of veterans for your profound impact & for your continued support of MVJ, military veterans, & our shared mission. We're making a difference in newsrooms across the nation together.
November 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Happy Veterans Day from MVJ!
MVJ is deeply grateful to our community of veterans for your profound impact & for your continued support of MVJ, military veterans, & our shared mission. We're making a difference in newsrooms across the nation together.
MVJ is deeply grateful to our community of veterans for your profound impact & for your continued support of MVJ, military veterans, & our shared mission. We're making a difference in newsrooms across the nation together.
RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us on Nov. 13th at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from veteran and author Bart Womack as he brings his knowledge on telling trauma stories with trust and sensitivity. ⤵️
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November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us on Nov. 13th at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from veteran and author Bart Womack as he brings his knowledge on telling trauma stories with trust and sensitivity. ⤵️
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Check out this article from Sean Kelly of the Disabled Journalists Association on Sae Joon Park, an immigrant and a disabled and Purple Heart veteran of the US Army, and his dealings with the immigration system - including being made to self-deport. Read more here ⤵️
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He Won a Purple Heart, Came Back with PTSD — Then Trump Deported Him - Disabled Journalists Association
After self-deporting, Park says his current existence in Korea is challenging. His military service-related PTSD is worse than ever, he says
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November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Check out this article from Sean Kelly of the Disabled Journalists Association on Sae Joon Park, an immigrant and a disabled and Purple Heart veteran of the US Army, and his dealings with the immigration system - including being made to self-deport. Read more here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports that with SNAP benefits halted, Rochester food pantry has record-setting day for ABC 13 WHAM. Read more ⤵️
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With SNAP benefits halted, Rochester food pantry has record-setting day
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The line to get into St. Andrew’s Food Cupboard on Portland Avenue was outside and around the corner Tuesday.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports that with SNAP benefits halted, Rochester food pantry has record-setting day for ABC 13 WHAM. Read more ⤵️
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Our friends at @Milreporters have a conference coming up on Friday, Nov. 7 at Medill in the WaPo building in downtown DC. This is great networking opportunity! Read more details here ⤵️
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2025 MRE Conference Agenda - Military Reporters and Editors
Military Reporters & Editors announces its 2025 MRE Conference Agenda to be held Friday, Nov. 7 for journalists covering the military.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Our friends at @Milreporters have a conference coming up on Friday, Nov. 7 at Medill in the WaPo building in downtown DC. This is great networking opportunity! Read more details here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Mary Ilyushina and MVJ member Alex Horton report on what we know about the Poseidon, Russia's new super torpedo for The Washington Post. Read more details here ⤵️
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What we know about the Poseidon, Russia’s new super torpedo
Poseidon is part of Russia’s line up of “super weapons” meant to gain military parity with the West and it can supposedly drown coastal cities.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Mary Ilyushina and MVJ member Alex Horton report on what we know about the Poseidon, Russia's new super torpedo for The Washington Post. Read more details here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker reports on a soldier's TikTok & Instagram side hustle that pays better than the Army for The Business Insider. Read more here ⤵️
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This soldier built a side hustle on TikTok and Instagram and says it's now paying better than the Army
Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Vargas built a thriving side hustle on TikTok and Instagram while active duty in the Army. He wants to help others do the same.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker reports on a soldier's TikTok & Instagram side hustle that pays better than the Army for The Business Insider. Read more here ⤵️
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REMINDER: Applications are OPEN until TONIGHT at 11:59PM ET for the 2026 MVJ-Washington Post internship! Each year, The Post sets aside one seat in its paid Summer Internship program for a military vet journalist. This program is highly competitive! ⬇️
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October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
REMINDER: Applications are OPEN until TONIGHT at 11:59PM ET for the 2026 MVJ-Washington Post internship! Each year, The Post sets aside one seat in its paid Summer Internship program for a military vet journalist. This program is highly competitive! ⬇️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe & Noah Robertson report on the U.S. striking alleged drug boats in Pacific, widening Trump’s campaign for The Washington Post. Read more details here ⤵️
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U.S. kills five on alleged drug boats in Pacific, widening Trump’s campaign
The president suggested that his administration is preparing to expand its counternarcotics efforts further to also encompass targets on land.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe & Noah Robertson report on the U.S. striking alleged drug boats in Pacific, widening Trump’s campaign for The Washington Post. Read more details here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Liberty Simmons reports on a furloughed IRS lawyer who launched hot dog stand in DC for DC News Now. Read more details here ⤵️
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Furloughed IRS lawyer launches hot dog stand in DC
Many furloughed federal workers are finding creative ways to make some cash during the government shutdown.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Liberty Simmons reports on a furloughed IRS lawyer who launched hot dog stand in DC for DC News Now. Read more details here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Check out this article about troops reporting mid-month pay issues after Pentagon shifts billions amid shutdown by MVJ member Drew F. Lawrence for Task & Purpose. ⤵️
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Some troops report mid-month pay issues after Pentagon shifts billions amid shutdown
Troops and their families reported missing or incorrect pay after the Pentagon shifted $8 billion to cover payroll amid the shutdown.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Check out this article about troops reporting mid-month pay issues after Pentagon shifts billions amid shutdown by MVJ member Drew F. Lawrence for Task & Purpose. ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Davis Winkie reports on Hegseth wanting a fitter military and the systematic barriers that could hold back part-time troops from achieving that for USA Today. Read more here ⤵️
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Hegseth wants a fitter military, but significant barriers hold back part-time troops
The military has long struggled to keep its part-time troops fit. Can the Army crack the code?
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October 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Davis Winkie reports on Hegseth wanting a fitter military and the systematic barriers that could hold back part-time troops from achieving that for USA Today. Read more here ⤵️
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REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW Oct. 23rd at 6:30 PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour on Zoom! These meetings are the perfect opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️
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October 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW Oct. 23rd at 6:30 PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour on Zoom! These meetings are the perfect opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Hollings of Sandboxx talks about why the F-22 can only use afterburners for a few minutes. Watch this video here ⤵️
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Why the F-22 can only use AFTERBURNERS for a FEW MINUTES
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October 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Hollings of Sandboxx talks about why the F-22 can only use afterburners for a few minutes. Watch this video here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sig Christenson report on how fit Army National Guardsmen have to be for the San Antonio Express-News. Read more about it here ⤵️
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Here’s how fit Army National Guardsmen have to be. Could you cut it?
A photo of chunky Texas National Guard troops in Chicago went viral, and 7 were sent home. But there's nothing soft about Guard fitness standards.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sig Christenson report on how fit Army National Guardsmen have to be for the San Antonio Express-News. Read more about it here ⤵️
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October 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports on how furnace leaks can be a silent killer due to carbon monoxide and how firefighters warn homeowners to get them checked regularly. Read more here ⤵️
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Is your furnace leaking a 'silent killer' into your home? Firefighters say check now
Christian Garzone's furnace's heat exchanger had a crack in it and was leaking deadly carbon monoxide into the home. The unit needed to be fixed immediately.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports on how furnace leaks can be a silent killer due to carbon monoxide and how firefighters warn homeowners to get them checked regularly. Read more here ⤵️
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Konstantin Toropin reports on the Tomahawk, a US cruise missile that could come into play in the Ukraine war for the Independent. Read more here ⤵️
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A look at the Tomahawk, a US cruise missile that could come into play in the Ukraine war
The Tomahawk cruise missile has been in the U.S. military’s inventory since the 1980s
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October 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Konstantin Toropin reports on the Tomahawk, a US cruise missile that could come into play in the Ukraine war for the Independent. Read more here ⤵️
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