Military Veterans in Journalism

05/26/2026

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker reports on a Pentagon test group is eyeing these ballistic ball and patrol caps for troops for Business Insider. Read more details here ⤵️

The protective hats could shield service members facing threats in places where patrol caps, not helmets, are the norm.

05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

Join us on May 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. ⤵️
https://t.ly/-ZlCt

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and gratitude for the sacrifices made in service. It also reinforces the importance of truth and integrity in journalism. This Memorial Day, MVJ honors those who have sacrificed - and continue to do so - in the line of duty.

05/23/2026

Join us on May 26 at 4:30 p.m. ET for a special webinar with Rye Barcott of With Honor Action ahead of the release of Courage Can Save US, a new book on the leadership of ten military veterans working across party lines to combat polarization!
Barcott is a Marine Corps veteran, lifetime member of MVJ and author whose work focuses on leadership, service and bridging political divides. During this session, attendees will hear his insights on the role of military veterans in civic society, told through the stories of ten veterans across the political spectrum who are forging bipartisan paths of leadership.
During this session, you'll learn more about the writing and publication process, lessons in long-form storytelling and more. RSVP today for this conversation on veteran leadership and civic-focused writing: https://t.ly/RHZkj

05/22/2026

Connect with MVJ at the Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards this Saturday in Los Angeles at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center.
This event celebrates the incredible veterans, service members, storytellers, creators, and entertainment leaders changing how military stories are told.
🎤 Red carpet interviews
📸 Exclusive access
⭐ Celebrity + industry conversations
🎙️ Podcast coverage
🔥 Powerful stories
If you're in LA, tickets are still available and the event is open to the public.
🎟️ www.mvawards.org

05/22/2026

Deadline approaching for applications for its 2026 fellowship collaboration with Resolve Philly, designed to employ a vet as a journalist in Resolve Philly’s Germantown Info Hub newsroom team. Apply today! ⤵️
https://t.ly/whIK8

05/20/2026

Accountability starts with clarity. “The system failed” isn’t reporting—it’s a shortcut that erases responsibility.

Journalism must go further: trace where decisions were made, identify the structural causes (policy, design, funding, staffing), and name them plainly. Disability narratives deserve precision, not vagueness.

Check out the Guide: www.fixtheframe.org