“A U.S. airman was accused of betrayal in Syria. Then the case crumbled” article wins 2024 MRE Journalism Contest

Kyle Rempfer from The Washington Post awarded print media prize by Military Reporters & Editors


WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 — During its annual conference for journalists who cover the military, Military Reporters & Editors presented awards to the winners of the 2024 MRE Journalism Contest. Kyle Rempfer’s entry published by The Washington Post was singled out by judges as exceptional work in investigative reporting.

Kyle Rempfer Biography

Kyle Rempfer awarded print media prize in 2024 MRE Journalism Contest

Kyle Rempfer is an editor on The Washington Post’s general assignment desk, covering national breaking news and timely enterprise stories. He joined The Post in 2022 after five years covering the Defense Department at the independent Military Times group of publications. Before entering journalism, he served in Air Force Special Operations.

Award Summary

Article “A U.S. airman was accused of betrayal in Syria. Then the case crumbled.”

Prize Category: Best Investigative Journalism, Division 1, Print Media — The Investigative award is designated for a single piece or series of pieces demonstrating in-depth, analytical skills, with information gathered over time with consideration given to originality, use of public records if they apply, as well as outcomes of the investigation, and published by a large news organization with a national or international reach and a reporting staff of over 20 publication-wide.

Read the winning submission

August 6, 2023 | The Washington Post

A U.S. airman was accused of betrayal in Syria. Then the case crumbled.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/06/green-village-syria-insider-attack-david-dezwaan

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