Military Veterans in Journalism
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MVJ is a professional association building community for vets, supporting their career growth & advocating for diversifying newsrooms through hiring more vets.
OPPORTUNITY: Early bird registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 Freelance Conference on March 5 and 6! For only $49, take advantage of sessions on AI, fellowships, newsletters, and more! Plus, participate in the first-ever Pitch Fest! Register now: theiij.com/sessions-26
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
OPPORTUNITY: Early bird registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 Freelance Conference on March 5 and 6! For only $49, take advantage of sessions on AI, fellowships, newsletters, and more! Plus, participate in the first-ever Pitch Fest! Register now: theiij.com/sessions-26
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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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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Support MVJ this Veterans Day with a donation! ➡️ t.ly/cGBmz
We remain dedicated to supporting veterans in the search for opportunities to continue their service to the American public via journalism. This Veterans Day, we ask you to consider supporting MVJ with a one-time or monthly donation.
We remain dedicated to supporting veterans in the search for opportunities to continue their service to the American public via journalism. This Veterans Day, we ask you to consider supporting MVJ with a one-time or monthly donation.
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Support MVJ this Veterans Day with a donation! ➡️ t.ly/cGBmz
We remain dedicated to supporting veterans in the search for opportunities to continue their service to the American public via journalism. This Veterans Day, we ask you to consider supporting MVJ with a one-time or monthly donation.
We remain dedicated to supporting veterans in the search for opportunities to continue their service to the American public via journalism. This Veterans Day, we ask you to consider supporting MVJ with a one-time or monthly donation.
And if you're a vet in journalism publishing work today, make sure you tag @mvjnetwork.bsky.social! We'll be sharing articles, reports, and more from our community throughout the day today.
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
And if you're a vet in journalism publishing work today, make sure you tag @mvjnetwork.bsky.social! We'll be sharing articles, reports, and more from our community throughout the day today.
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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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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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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Join us on Thursday, October 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 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Join us on Thursday, October 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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Join us tomorrow, October 15th at 11:30AM ET to engage with Dan Nevins with WWP to speak about journalism with the topic: Beyond the Surface – Covering Physical and Non-Visible Wounds Responsibly. RSVP today! ⤵️
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October 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Join us tomorrow, October 15th at 11:30AM ET to engage with Dan Nevins with WWP to speak about journalism with the topic: Beyond the Surface – Covering Physical and Non-Visible Wounds Responsibly. RSVP today! ⤵️
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Join us Wednesday, October 15th at 11:30AM ET to engage with Dan Nevins with WWP to speak about journalism with the topic: Beyond the Surface – Covering Physical and Non-Visible Wounds Responsibly. RSVP today! ⤵️
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October 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Join us Wednesday, October 15th at 11:30AM ET to engage with Dan Nevins with WWP to speak about journalism with the topic: Beyond the Surface – Covering Physical and Non-Visible Wounds Responsibly. RSVP today! ⤵️
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REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! TOMORROW, Oct. 8th at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from Jeffrey Blevins, a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs. ⤵️
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October 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! TOMORROW, Oct. 8th at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from Jeffrey Blevins, a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs. ⤵️
t.ly/VCUw0
t.ly/VCUw0
MVJ Members: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! On Oct. 8th at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from Jeffrey Blevins, a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs. ⤵️
t.ly/VCUw0
t.ly/VCUw0
October 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
MVJ Members: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! On Oct. 8th at 6:00PM ET, members will learn from Jeffrey Blevins, a professor at the School of Public and International Affairs. ⤵️
t.ly/VCUw0
t.ly/VCUw0
Applications are OPEN until 10/31 for the 2026 MVJ-Washington Post internship! Each year, The Post sets aside one seat in its paid Summer Internship program for a military veteran journalist.
This program is highly competitive - apply today! ⤵️
t.ly/QWc8j
This program is highly competitive - apply today! ⤵️
t.ly/QWc8j
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Applications are OPEN until 10/31 for the 2026 MVJ-Washington Post internship! Each year, The Post sets aside one seat in its paid Summer Internship program for a military veteran journalist.
This program is highly competitive - apply today! ⤵️
t.ly/QWc8j
This program is highly competitive - apply today! ⤵️
t.ly/QWc8j
PODCAST DROP! On this episode of the Sword and Pen, listen in as host Devon Lancia speak with former Army officer and vet empowerment leader Chris Marvin about his story, his advice for fellow storytellers, & his tips for firearm violence coverage. Listen ⤵️
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September 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
PODCAST DROP! On this episode of the Sword and Pen, listen in as host Devon Lancia speak with former Army officer and vet empowerment leader Chris Marvin about his story, his advice for fellow storytellers, & his tips for firearm violence coverage. Listen ⤵️
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REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW, Sept. 25th at 7:30 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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September 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW, Sept. 25th at 7:30 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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Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25th at 7:30 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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September 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25th at 7:30 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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REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW, September 17 at 11:30AM ET to engage with Scott Bourque as he discusses the intersection of disability and the legal system during our series on disability narratives! RSVP today! ⤵️
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September 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW, September 17 at 11:30AM ET to engage with Scott Bourque as he discusses the intersection of disability and the legal system during our series on disability narratives! RSVP today! ⤵️
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Join us Wednesday, September 17th at 11:30AM ET to engage with Scott Bourque as he discusses the intersection of disability and the legal system during our series on disability narratives! RSVP today! ⤵️
t.ly/9ppD5
t.ly/9ppD5
September 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Join us Wednesday, September 17th at 11:30AM ET to engage with Scott Bourque as he discusses the intersection of disability and the legal system during our series on disability narratives! RSVP today! ⤵️
t.ly/9ppD5
t.ly/9ppD5
REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us tomorrow, Sept. 9th at 11:30AM ET, members will learn from award-winning Los Angeles Times headline writer David Bowman on how to craft compelling headlines. ⤵️
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September 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us tomorrow, Sept. 9th at 11:30AM ET, members will learn from award-winning Los Angeles Times headline writer David Bowman on how to craft compelling headlines. ⤵️
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PODCAST DROP! On this episode of the Sword & Pen, MVJ Partnerships Director Devon Lancia sits down with Drew F. Lawrence, Marine Corps reporter at Military.com, host of Fire Watch and Army veteran. Listen in as Drew discusses his own career journey. ⤵️
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September 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
PODCAST DROP! On this episode of the Sword & Pen, MVJ Partnerships Director Devon Lancia sits down with Drew F. Lawrence, Marine Corps reporter at Military.com, host of Fire Watch and Army veteran. Listen in as Drew discusses his own career journey. ⤵️
t.ly/qT9dX
t.ly/qT9dX
MVJ Members: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! On Sept. 9th at 11:30AM ET, members will learn from award-winning Los Angeles Times headline writer David Bowman on how to craft compelling headlines. ⤵️
t.ly/B6kea
t.ly/B6kea
September 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
MVJ Members: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! On Sept. 9th at 11:30AM ET, members will learn from award-winning Los Angeles Times headline writer David Bowman on how to craft compelling headlines. ⤵️
t.ly/B6kea
t.ly/B6kea
REMINDER: Join us tomorrow, August 28th 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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August 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
REMINDER: Join us tomorrow, August 28th 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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