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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.
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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! ⤵️
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February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Eve Sampson reports on the Army firing Fort Sill garrison commander for the Military Times. Read more details here ⤵️
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Army fires Fort Sill garrison commander
Baird assumed command of the garrison in June 2024. A spokesperson confirmed that he remains on active duty.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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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 ⤵️
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West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions
A new crash course is teaching Marines the ins and outs of drone warfare, from navigation in flight to explosive payloads.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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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. ⤵️
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February 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Steve Beynon reports on National Guard shooting suspect to be arraigned Wednesday for ABC 7 News. Read more details here ⤵️
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National Guard shooting suspect to be arraigned Wednesday
The man accused of ambushing West Virginia National Guard members near the White House in November, killing one and severely wounding another, is set to be arraigned Wednesday.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Christian Garzone reports on community rallying to save Spencerport school tradition for 13 ABC WHAM. Read more here ⤵️
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Community rallying to save Spencerport school tradition
Ogden, N.Y. (WHAM) — Julie Rotoli, a mother of three, is fighting to preserve a piece of Spencerport Central School District history.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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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. ⤵️
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February 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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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 ⤵️
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Government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio
Most civilians at the Air Education and Training Command are on furlough until the impasse ends. But those deemed essential must keep working without paychecks.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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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. ⤵️
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January 29, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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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 ⤵️
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The US Navy's new FRIGATE has a serious problem
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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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 ⤵️
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Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent
The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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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 ⤵️
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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East as Tensions With Iran Remain High
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Eve Sampson reports on Washington National Guard shortens Officer Candidate School timeline for Army Times. Read more details here ⤵️
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Washington National Guard shortens Officer Candidate School timeline
The Washington National Guard is shaving four months off its OCS timeline while keeping training standards and hour requirements unchanged.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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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 ⤵️
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Trump stands down on Greenland — and Republicans exhale
GOP lawmakers insisted U.S. military force against the Arctic island was never actually an option.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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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. ⤵️
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January 21, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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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 ⤵️
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January 21, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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MVJ SPOTLIGHT: MVJ member Wesley Muller reports on Louisiana court questions if Ten Commandments in classrooms are 'plainly unconstitutional' for AlterNet. ⤵️
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Court questions if Ten Commandments in classrooms are 'plainly unconstitutional'
The full panel of judges on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could require Louisiana public schools to feature posters with the Ten Commandments in every cl...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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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. ⤵️
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January 20, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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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! ⤵️
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January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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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 ⤵️
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Stars and Stripes staff fear the Pentagon is coming for the newspaper — and their jobs
Stars and Stripes journalists worry the Pentagon's anti-"woke" overhaul will shatter their ability to provide the timely information troops need.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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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! ⤵️
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January 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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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! ⤵️
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January 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM