In addition to the Early Bird newsletter, I was a Military Times reporter. Some clips here:
More reporting samples:
After North Korea’s nuke test, 25,000 U.S. troops wait to see what happens next [also seen in USA Today] // & // How the U.S. plans to evacuate noncombatants from Korea in case of nuclear attack
Female Army vet leads ‘dream team’ to fight ISIS in Iraq
Why Hillary Clinton says the Marine Corps turned her away [also seen in USA Today]
Memorial for Afghanistan, Iraq troops gets more support
Walmart launches ‘Greenlight A Vet’ advocacy campaign
DoD, Congress spar over defense trademark letter
Senator: Congress should revisit BAH cuts, health care reform
Pentagon sets deadlines for new security after Chattanooga shooting
Teens serve as pallbearers for homeless veterans
Marine’s Silver Star upgraded to Navy Cross
173rd Airborne in Ukraine; to expand mission this fall
Airmen needed for new USAF human intelligence field
ISIS hacker who exposed troops’ personal info killed in drone strike [also seen in USA Today]
ISIS hacking group tweets support for ‘lone wolf’ attacks on military personnel
Aussies to Marines: Don’t bring invasive species, disease
More military spouses could purchase guns under proposed law
Law lets certified troops carry concealed handguns [also seen in USA Today]
Pentagon access cards require fingerprint, iris images
Here’s why Mattis says he won’t be running for president
Should the military ban the Confederate flag? [also seen in USA Today]
BCT banishes combat patches, badges to boost morale [also seen in USA Today]
‘War of Women’ panel: Change is on the way for military culture
Women in combat, immigration profiled in reservist’s film
3,000 U.S., allied troops launch crisis response drills in Morocco
‘Good Kill’ targets Air Force drone pilots’ disconnect + EXCLUSIVE: Military Times’ interviews Ethan Hawke for his role in ‘Good Kill’
The ‘Texas takeover’: Chuck Norris vs. Jon Stewart
U.S. troops survey need for military relief efforts in Nepal
Photos: The Marine Corps’ ongoing mission in Iraq
Artists’ perspective: Bringing military photos to life with a touch of color
Comedy Central’s Tosh skewers military fakers [also seen in USA Today]
Colorized photographs give life to these WWI, WWII U.S. troops
#ForceoftheFuture targets younger audiences
Remaining U.S. troops in Liberia committed to stamping out Ebola
Airman’s tintypes evoke ‘humanity’ of troops, vets
Seeking ways to bridge ‘civilian-military gap’ [also seen in USA Today]
Veteran proposes ‘clean’ military retirement alternative
IS threatens Victoria Cross recipient who saved Marine // & // British soldier awarded Victoria Cross for saving Marine [as seen in USA Today]
Pentagon removes newspaper boxes, cites security risk [as seen in USA Today]
Reaction: Chief’s lie is latest gaffe for VA’s reputation [as seen in USA Today]
Carter to brass: Nix the PowerPoint, speak up instead
DoD keeps low profile at extremism summit [as seen in USA TODAY]
Best drill instructor moments captured on camera
DoD, Twitter work to strengthen accounts // & // CyberCaliphate claims Newsweek Twitter hack
Air Force vet giving away everything he owns
Watchdog disputes Air Force data on A-10 friendly fire deaths
10 of the best military pilot selfies
Pilots weigh in on UAE suspending airstrikes against ISIL [as seen in USA Today]
Zorching toward glory: Adm. Kirby answers 20 questions
More bases use visitor background checks
National Geographic explores ‘invisible’ war wounds
Veterans want Navy Cross for chaplain
WWII ‘Devil’s Brigade’ to receive medal
CENTCOM Twitter hackers posted info for many retired generals
