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Military Reporters & Editors Association 2021 Conference  Oct. 29, 2021 Navy League of the United States Headquarters at 2300 Wilson Blvd #200, Arlington, VA 22201 Nearest Metro: Courthouse Parking: available in building; fees apply (entrance on N. Adams Street.)   AGENDA 9:00 – 09:45: Coffee and bagels. 9:50: Opening … [Read more...] about Agenda for 2021 MRE Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Military Reporters & Editors Association expresses its profound condolences to the family of retired Army Gen. Colin Powell. Your loss is great. Powell served his country faithfully and honorably, first in uniform and then as secretary of state. His leadership skills were equaled by few and surpassed by none. Powell’s passing comes shortly … [Read more...] about MRE Notes the Death of Colin Powell

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2021--The Military Reporters & Editors Association is proud to announce that its annual conference will be held Oct. 29 at Navy League of the United States Headquarters (2300 Wilson Blvd #200, Arlington, VA 22201). Currently, MRE plans to hold an in-person conference, but that could change depending on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s … [Read more...] about Military Brass Highlight 2021 Conference

The Military Reporters & Editors Association honors the legacy of Joseph Galloway, the legendary war correspondent whose book We Were Soldiers Once … And Young is universally recognized as the definitive account of the 1965 Battle of Ia Drang. For helping to save wounded soldiers while under fire, Joe was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device for valor, making … [Read more...] about Military Reporters & Editors Association statement on the death of Joseph Galloway

The Military Reporters & Editors Association is outraged to learn that the Justice Department targeted our respected colleague Barbara Starr by seizing her phone and email records. A free press is so important to democracy that our Founders rightfully enshrined the right to free speech in the First Amendment. When government officials fail to respect that right, they … [Read more...] about MRE condemns DOJ targeting military journalist