OPPORTUNITY: Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 Freelance Conference on March 5 and 6! For only $89, take advantage of sessions on AI, fellowships, newsletters, and more! Plus, participate in the first-ever Pitch Fest! Register now: theiij.com/sessions-26

REMINDER: Join us on Feb. 26th 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. ⤵️ t.ly/RQCaQ

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Patricia Kime reports on Supreme Court declines COVID vaccine mandate cases for Air Force Times. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/EkW7X

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Ken Fountain reports on the news about news where he covers his history and details about the 38th Law & Media Seminar "The Importance of Journalism and Free Press to U.S. Democracy" which will be held on Feb. 28th. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/fwAHG

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Hollings reports on the best look yet at the F-22's new stealth fuel tanks for Sandboxx News. Watch the video here ⤵️ t.ly/lhxLd

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 26th 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. ⤵️ t.ly/WKGtV

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Tara Copp and MVJ member Alex Horton report on Pentagon conducting strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11 for the Washington Post. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/ZaFKV

REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW at 11:30AM ET to engage with IEEE Spectrum, the flagship publication of the world’s largest association of technology professionals and council members for the final iteration in our series on disability narratives! RSVP today! ⤵️ t.ly/9OHID

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani and Jon Gambrell report on Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’ for The Associated Press. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/JzCVy

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Fernanda Figueroa reports on Bad Bunny and a lone Olympian from Texas are waving Puerto Rico’s flag on the world stage for the Associated Press. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/gP5cQ

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Greg Walker reports on part one of the truth surrounding a MEDEVAC crew who was tasked to provide then nighttime air evacuation of a non-emergency Army soldier from a mountain top radar site in Honduras in 1991. ⤵️ t.ly/Fr0gH

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 11:30AM ET to engage with IEEE Spectrum, the flagship publication of the world’s largest association of technology professionals and council members for the final iteration in our series on disability narratives! RSVP today! ⤵️ t.ly/9OHID

Don't miss out on the latest MVJ opportunities - sign up for email updates to keep up with our programs and announcements! Join the email list today ⤵️ t.ly/akqVN

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Eve Sampson reports on the Army firing Fort Sill garrison commander for the Military Times. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/JfD3C

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker reports that West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions for Business Insider. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/d1dch

Applications are open until Sunday, Feb. 15th for the 2026-2027 MVJ Membership Voice Board Member term! MVJ’s Board members play a vital role in providing first-hand insights to improve the organization while serving as representatives of our community. ⤵️ t.ly/C-UUC

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Steve Beynon reports on National Guard shooting suspect to be arraigned Wednesday for ABC 7 News. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/wyU26

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports on community rallying to save Spencerport school tradition for 13 ABC WHAM. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/XUOSz

REMINDER: Join us on Feb. 5th 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. ⤵️ t.ly/OgtEF

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sig Christenson reports on the government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio for the San Antonio Express-News. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/dW8KT

RESCHEDULED: Join us on Feb. 5th 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. ⤵️ t.ly/OgtEF

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Hollings new video on the US Navy's new FRIGATE has a serious problem for Sandboxx News is now live. Watch here ⤵️ t.ly/XDYaO

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Patricia Kime reports on Veterans reacting to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent for Military Times. Read more ⤵️ t.ly/M5coa

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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Konstantin Toropin reports on US Aircraft Carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high for Military Com. Read more ⤵️ t.ly/ylFXn

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Eve Sampson reports on Washington National Guard shortens Officer Candidate School timeline for Army Times. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/wpF3Q

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Joe Gould, Connor O'Brien and MVJ member Leo Shane III report that Trump stands down on Greenland and Republicans exhale for Politico. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/sd1iX

REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW, Jan 22nd at 6:30PM ET for MVJ’s Virtual Cocktail Hour ON zOOM! These meetings are an opportunity for MVJ mentees and any members interested in joining the program to connect, chat, and learn from one of MVJ’s mentors. ⤵️ t.ly/VAwk-

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Liberty Simmons reports on the protests marking 1 year of Trump’s second term in office for DC News Now. Listen and read more here ⤵️ t.ly/UNmGX

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Wesley Muller reports on Louisiana court questions if Ten Commandments in classrooms are 'plainly unconstitutional' for AlterNet. ⤵️ t.ly/FQNk_

Join us on Thursday, Jan 22nd 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. ⤵️ t.ly/VAwk-

REMINDER: Join us tomorrow, Jan. 21 at 3PM ET to engage with Disability Belongs™ and our Disability Narrative council members for another session in our series. RSVP today! ⤵️ t.ly/nns5B

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker reports on Stars and Stripes staff fear the Pentagon is coming for the newspaper — and their jobs for Business Insider. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/7N474

Join us Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 3PM ET to engage with Disability Belongs™ and our Disability Narrative council members for another session in our series. RSVP today! ⤵️ t.ly/nns5B

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 MVJ Membership Voice Board Member term! MVJ’s Board members play a vital role in providing first-hand insights to improve the organization while serving as representatives of our community. More details here! ⤵️ t.ly/C-UUC

Don't miss out on the latest MVJ opportunities - sign up for email updates to keep up with our programs and announcements! Join the email list today ⤵️ t.ly/akqVN

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports that police recruits are required to take new domestic violence prevention training for 13 ABC WHAM. Read more details here ⤵️ t.ly/RbxvJ

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Patricia Kime reports that lawmakers introduce bill to broaden brain injury treatment for vets for Military Times. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/o8_V6

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sharryse Piggott reports on Cary mayor promises transparency amid ongoing probes into how the town spends its money for WUNC News. Read more ⤵️ t.ly/-58oT

REMINDER: Uncover opportunities with Report for America during our upcoming webinar with the RFA team on TODAY at 12PM ET! Join RFA Recruitment Manager Tim Lampley as he delves into what you can expect from RFA this year: the application process, and more. ⤵️ t.ly/ShfEL

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: Check out MVJ member Daniel Johnson's article 'Death by a Thousand Cuts' for The Assembly about how Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians have the highest rate of suicide and illness-related deaths in the service. Read more ⤵️ t.ly/9hRSD

RESCHEDULED EVENT: Uncover opportunities with Report for America during our upcoming webinar with the RFA team on Jan. 12th! Join RFA Recruitment Manager Tim Lampley as he delves into what you can expect from RFA this year: the application process, and more. ⤵️ t.ly/ShfEL

Uncover exciting opportunities with Report for America during our upcoming webinar with the RFA team on January 8th! Join RFA Recruitment Manager Tim Lampley as he delves into what you can expect from RFA this year: the application process, and more. ⤵️ t.ly/m5w_5

Happy New Year from the MVJ Team! May 2026 bring more opportunities & accomplishments for everyone. We shall try our best to grow our community for vets, support their career growth & advocate for diversifying newsrooms through hiring more vets. Thank you to everyone who supports us!

Don't miss out on the latest MVJ opportunities - sign up for email updates to keep up with our programs and announcements! Join the email list today ⤵️ t.ly/akqVN

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Sig Christenson reports on Pete Hegseth wanting more 'scary, tougher' boot camp training for Sant Antonio Express-News. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/nIr9D

May everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays this season from the MVJ Team. May we all enjoy this end of 2025 with joy and memories! Thank you to everyone who supports us and the work we do.

REMINDER: Join us TOMORROW 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. ⤵️ tinyurl.com/4ravsw8b

REMINDER: Join us on Dec. 17th at 11:30AM ET for the next session in the Disability Narrative Webinar Series! This session we will engage with Disability Debrief as they bring us How Disability Debrief Rethinks News Through a Disability Lens. ⤵️ shorturl.at/kuSL7

DEADLINE TODAY! Apply for the 2025 Resolve Philly Veterans in Journalism Paid Fellowship by December 14th at 11:59 PM ET. This fellowship is designed to employ a veteran as a journalist in Resolve Philly’s Germantown Info Hub newsroom team. ⤵️ t.ly/5jDqu