DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING! 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

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Liberty Simmons reports on U.S. Capitol Police Union saying officers are still missing wages after government shutdown for DC News Now. Read more here ⤵️ tinyurl.com/4wh5unfu

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING! 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

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

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. RSVP today! ⤵️ shorturl.at/kuSL7

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING! 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

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Eve Sampson reports on an Army doctor accused of secretly recording patients in Texas jail for Military Times. Read more here ⤵️ shorturl.at/VLbkZ

REMINDER: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! Join us TOMORROW at 11:30AM ET, members will learn from Joe Diorio on Building Your Journalism Toolkit: Mastering Style Guides and Self-Taught Skills. ⤵️ shorturl.at/yUVwN

MVJ is in a new partnership with Resolve Philly and the Wyncote Foundation to launch a new fellowship designed to employ a veteran as a journalist in Resolve Philly’s Germantown Info Hub newsroom team. DEADLINE is Dec. 14th at 11:59PM ET. ⤵️ t.ly/5jDqu

Congratulations to MVJ members Patricia Kime and Ilie Mitaru on being awarded the National Press Foundation’s 2025 Wounded Warrior Project® Awards for Coverage of Veterans in the small and large news organization categories. Read more here ⤵️ shorturl.at/4VzM8

MVJ Members: RSVP today for the next session in MVJ's 2025 Journalist Development Series! On Dec. 9th at 11:30AM ET, members will learn from Joe Diorio on Building Your Journalism Toolkit: Mastering Style Guides and Self-Taught Skills. ⤵️ shorturl.at/yUVwN

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Alex Horton and Ellen Nakashima report on Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike for The Boston Globe. Read more here ⤵️ shorturl.at/0i1X4

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Patricia Kime reports on submarine vets seek recognition, benefits for environmental exposure for Military Times. Read more details here ⤵️ shorturl.at/fEDXx

PODCAST DROP! On this episode of the Sword and Pen, join host Devon Lancia and guest Anthony Dyer as the two discuss long-form writing, memoir composition, and how writing as a medium can help veterans heal. Listen here to hear more. ⤵️ shorturl.at/6iVyM

This #GivingTuesday, join MVJ to make a difference in America's news media with more diverse voices. Help us support and provide opportunities for military #veterans and #milspouses in journalism by donating today! ⤵️ t.ly/cGBmz

May everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving and wonderful weekend from the MVJ Team. We give thanks for all those who support us and the work we do!

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Brianna Keilar, Isabelle Khurshudyan, and Haley Britzky report on what led the Army to investigate gynecologist described in lawsuit as a ‘predator in uniform’ for CNN. Read the exclusive here ⤵️ t.ly/hfze9

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

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

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. ⤵️ t.ly/av7Hp

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! ⤵️ t.ly/o5NnW

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 ⤵️ t.ly/FGowR

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 ⤵️ t.ly/pYFgK

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. ⤵️ t.ly/1SzIR

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 ⤵️ shorturl.at/ItmcQ

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 ⤵️ t.ly/Iyege

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.

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. ⤵️ t.ly/1SzIR

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 ⤵️ t.ly/taixv

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 ⤵️ t.ly/yupSy

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 ⤵️ t.ly/14rUS

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 ⤵️ t.ly/atuof

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 ⤵️ t.ly/RO51K

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! ⬇️ t.ly/QWc8j

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 ⤵️ t.ly/1VzVi

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 ⤵️ t.ly/X_sVu

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. ⤵️ t.ly/WxGA8

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 ⤵️ t.ly/BnLdx

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. ⤵️ t.ly/byDga

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 ⤵️ t.ly/MCynR

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 ⤵️ t.ly/OiN2x

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 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 ⤵️ t.ly/JRR0n

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 ⤵️ t.ly/g1vnr

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. ⤵️ t.ly/byDga

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Liberty Simmons reports on how home remodeling could be pricier with new tariffs for DC News Now. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/8yYtm

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Kelsey Baker and Chris Panella report for Business Insider on top generals using AI chatbots for answers. Read more about it here ⤵️ t.ly/0-EMZ

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Anthony Vazquez for Chicago Sun-Times reports on how they photographed protesters being detained after ICE agents shot a woman in Brighton Park. Read more about it here ⤵️ t.ly/ykC04

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! ⤵️ t.ly/Kc1Pc

MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Patricia Kime for Military.Com reports on nuclear missile workers that are contracting cancer. They blame the bases they work at. Read more here ⤵️ t.ly/cpRVr