MRE
Journalism in action
Military Reporters & Editors
A non-profit organization for journalists covering the military, national security and homeland defense.
MRE Awards Season IS HERE!
Our annual competition honors the best in military coverage
![MRE journalism contest reporter, editor, podcaster, photographer, broadcaster, radio host](https://www.militaryreporters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/contest-feature-2024-1.png)
Calling all photographers, podcasters, TV journalists, radio hosts, journalism students, reporters and editors! MRE wants to support and honor you and your work. You deserve professional recognition. Go ahead and show us your best!
- Bonus #1: The first entry for MRE members is free.
- Bonus #2: This year in celebration of our 20th contest, our top two print/digital prizes come with a $1,000 and $400 award, respectively.
MRE in action for you
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Advocate
Assures that journalists have access to places where the U.S. military and its allies operate.
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Inform
Advances public understanding of the military, national security and homeland defense.
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Defend
Represents the interests of working journalists to the government and military.
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Educate
Shares information on best journalism practices, tools and techniques.
![Military Reporters and Editors journalist in Syria reporting in front of tank and being filmed by photojournalist.](https://www.militaryreporters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/syria-embed-2019-1000w_color.webp)
Military Reporters & Editors is the leading organization for journalists covering national security.
MRE provides resources, support, and networking opportunities for its members, fostering excellence in journalism and promoting public understanding of military and national security affairs.
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