WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Military Reporters & Editors Association announced the winners of its 2022 journalism awards for work completed in 2021. “My deepest congratulations to the winners of this year’s contest,” MRE President, Jeff Schogol, said on Thursday. “Your contributions to journalism have helped to illuminate issues that powerful interests don’t want the American … [Read more...] about MRE Journalism Contest Winners announced
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Military Reporters & Editors Association Statement on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh
Washington, D.C. -- The Military Reporters & Editors Association joins the National Press Club in calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, who was fatally shot on May 11 while covering Israeli military operations in the West Bank city of Jenin. Reports indicate that Shireen, 51, was shot in the head and that there were no … [Read more...] about Military Reporters & Editors Association Statement on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh
Military Reporters & Editors Association Statement on journalists killed in Ukraine
The Military Reporters & Editors Association mourns the loss of Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski, who was killed in Ukraine after his vehicle was hit by incoming fire. Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall was also injured in the incident. Zakrzewski was a brave soul, who reported from war zones around the world and also played a major role in getting Fox News’ Afghan … [Read more...] about Military Reporters & Editors Association Statement on journalists killed in Ukraine
Military Reporters & Editors Statement On The Death Of Brent Renaud
March 13, 2022 | Washington, D.C.: The Military Reporters & Editors Association expresses its profound condolences to the family of Brent Renaud, the journalist and filmmaker who was killed in Ukraine on Sunday. Renaud was telling the stories of people who have been under relentless attack since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine in late February. He and other … [Read more...] about Military Reporters & Editors Statement On The Death Of Brent Renaud
CNN’s Reliable Sources cites MRE’s Embed Letter to Pentagon
Reporters who cover the US military are alarmed by a lack of access right now. For decades, American journalists were granted embed opportunities when American military forces deployed abroad. It has been a long and proud tradition, one that has showcased not only transparency from the U.S. government but the country's commitment to a free and open press. But, with this … [Read more...] about CNN’s Reliable Sources cites MRE’s Embed Letter to Pentagon