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Military Veterans in Journalism (MJV) has partnered with National Public Radio to create a journalism internship role this summer -- exclusively for military veterans. As far as we know, this is the first time this has ever happened. It’s a big freaking deal. NPR knows that it’s critical to get more veterans into media. That’s why they’re setting aside a position just for us. And it’s paid! An internship is a great way to get your start in journalism. It allows for netw

Marine Corps Veteran Combat Videographer and Writer/Producer/Director Joshua DeFour was presented the prestigious Santini Patriot Spirit Award at the 14th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival held February 18 – 23, 2020 in Beaufort, SC. The award was presented for his film “ The 11th Order” , during the festival awards ceremony on Sunday, February 23. The “Santini” is awarded to that filmmaker whose portrayal of the American active duty military, veterans, or their

Renaldo R. Keene, 73, of Stafford County, passed away on February 7, 2020 with his family by his side at Genesis Healthcare-Woodmont facility, Fredericksburg. Renaldo was born July 22, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa to Allen Richard Keene and Lucy Cruz. He graduated in 1965 from East High School in Sioux City and joined the Marine Corps. Renaldo spent 35 months in Vietnam and retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in 1990. He wrote for Leatherneck Magazine u

Ed Evans posted on Facebook: Received word yesterday that former Leatherneck staffer, retired Herb Richardson passed away at 83. He was on the staff before I got there in 1969. I recall Herb on his motorcycle until the accident that broke his leg. Always a helluva writer. I understand family has requested a private ceremony with donations to a hospice in lieu of flowers. Here's the from Patty Everett at Leatherneck: "Herbert L. Richardson, Jr., 83, of Spotsylvania Count

Jim Lehrer , famed journalist and former 2007 BrigGen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial Distinguished Service Award recipient died at his home Jan. 23, 2020. He was nominated by former USMCCCA Executive Director Jack Paxton who served with Lehrer at Parris Island. He was an infantry officer on Okinawa, edited a camp newspaper at the Parris Island Marine training center in South Carolina and was discharged as a captain in 1959. For more please go here.

Our inaugural Journalism Immersion Workshop in Spring 2020 has taken a shift to the West. We'll be headed to Vegas from approx. April 18-22 at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show to support the career development of military veterans in journalism, especially those at the beginning of their careers in media. The event will include: • Panel discussions with senior national journalists • A visit to a local media outlet • A career fair where you’ll meet HR peopl

Since he could hold a pencil and draw on a piece paper, SemperToons creator, Gunnery Sergeant Charles Wolf has been drawing to inspire all those around him to be better. Fast forward to 1987. Wolf joins the U.S. Marines and quickly realizes, even in the worlds toughest fighting force and all services around the world need that laugh SemperToons provides. Thanks Gunny!

The Quantico Sentry , the first, and oldest, newspaper in the Marine Corps, published its last issue March 22, 2018. The newspaper was published for almost 83 years, with the first issue printed on May 31, 1935. #RIP

Fifty years after Bob Bowen 's original coverage of the 9th Marines leaving Vietnam and redeploying to Okinawa, Leatherneck Magazine reprinted his story and featured one of his images on the cover of the November 2019 issue. Editor-publisher Mary Reinwald presents Bowen a commemorative plaque. Photo by Jason Monroe.

Our friends at Military Times have sent us this job posting. If you're interested, email zack@mvj.network with your resume and we'll flag your application with the top brass. Happy Friday. The Army Times is hiring for an editor to help lead the largest independently owned newsroom focused solely on the U.S. military -- its people, its culture, its institutions and its worldwide operations. You’ll manage a team of experienced reporters and oversee a steady stream of breaki