Military Veterans in Journalism

09/29/2026

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09/29/2026

We're excited to welcome Scott Cooper to MVJ26 D.C. Scott served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Naval Flight Officer in the EA-6B Prowler and as a forward air controller, finishing his service as speechwriter to the Marine Corps' Deputy Commandant for Aviation. Today, he's SVP of Government Affairs at With Honor Action.

Join us for a conversation with Scott, moderated by Washington Post’s Pentagon Correspondent Tara Copp.

📅 October 2 | 3-8 p.m.
📍 Medill School of Journalism, Washington, D.C.
🎟️ Free for MVJ members | Non-members save 50% with code MVJDC26

🔗 Register: https://2026.mvj.network/dc/

09/25/2026

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Patricia Kime reports on nominees voicing commitment to veterans during hearing for veterans appeals roles for Military Times. Read more ⤵️

At stake is the future leadership of the Board of Veterans Appeals and the makeup of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

09/25/2026

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker reports on the Pentagon wanting to ultra-precise clocks that could help troops fight without GPS for Business Insider. Read more ⤵️

GPS can be jammed. DARPA is making clocks that could keep military systems running without it and eventually enable completely new capabilities.

09/25/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! LOCAL CONVENING COLUMBIA, SC: Register now! Ft. panels on ethical uses of AI & other digital tech + a local career fair hosted by DAV, this event connects & together. See the schedule & register: https://t.ly/9-iGX

09/24/2026

1 DAY UNTIL LOCAL CONVENING COLUMBIA, SC: Register TODAY to join us on Friday! Ft. panels on ethical uses of AI & other digital tech + a local career fair hosted by DAV, this event connects & together. See the schedule & register: https://t.ly/9-iGX

09/24/2026

REMINDER: Join us on September 24th 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. ⤵️
https://t.ly/hgxdg

09/23/2026

2 DAYS UNTIL LOCAL CONVENING COLUMBIA, SC: Register TODAY to join us on Friday! Ft. panels on ethical uses of AI & other digital tech + a local career fair hosted by DAV, this event connects & together. See the schedule & register: https://t.ly/9-iGX

09/23/2026

Join us at the MVJ26 D.C. Convening on October 2 for a special conversation on editorial independence, retaliation, and the future of military journalism, featuring:

• Max Lederer, former publisher, Stars and Stripes
• Erik Slavin, former editor-in-chief, Stars and Stripes
• James LaPorta, coordinating producer, CBS News
• Moderated by Priya Sridhar, Pentagon Correspondent, MSNBC

📅 October 2 | 3–8 p.m.
📍 Washington, D.C.
Free for MVJ members. For non-members, use code MVJDC26 for 50% off your ticket.
Register: https://2026.mvj.network/dc/

09/22/2026

Join us this Friday, 9/25, in Columbia, SC for our next Local Convening! Featuring panels on ethical uses of AI & other digital technologies as tools & a local career fair hosted by DAV, you won't want to miss this networking opportunity. Register today ⤵️
https://t.ly/9-iGX