Military Reporters & Editors supports accommodating more media in the Pentagon, but not at the expense of others WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 – Military Reporters & Editors (MRE) President Howard Altman […]
MRE calls for news outlets to remain in dedicated spaces READ
Every year, MRE honors Galloway, who risked his life covering the Vietnam War, with our top journalism award President Joe Biden on Thursday posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to
Military Reporters & Editors agrees policy changes are needed to improve access to military justice records. WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 – Military Reporters & Editors (MRE) fully supports ProPublica’s lawsuit against
MRE supports ProPublica’s lawsuit against the Navy READ
Military Reporters & Editors demands Israel provide journalists access to Gaza WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 — Military Reporters & Editors fully supports a Congressional call on the Biden administration to push
Military Reporters & Editors announces its 2024 MRE Conference Agenda to be held Friday, Oct. 25 in Washington, DC
2024 MRE Conference Agenda READ
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and U.S. Navy Capt. Chris “Chowdah” Hill to be Keynote Speakers WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2024 – Military Reporters & Editors
Military Reporters & Editors announces its 2024 MRE Conference lineup READ
For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2024 – Military Reporters & Editors President Howard Altman today announced the winners of its 2024 MRE Journalism Contest. Journalists from 19 news organizations
2024 MRE Journalism Contest winners announced READ
Military Reporters & Editors stands in solidarity with wrongfully imprisioned journalist who goes on trial in Russia WASHINGTON, June 24 – A Russian court is meeting behind closed doors this
MRE calls for the immediate release of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich READ
Journalists at the Defense Department’s Independent Newspaper Face Limits on Their First Amendment Rights WASHINGTON, June 23 – One of the fundamental tools journalists have for shining light where needed
Military Reporters & Editors Stands With Stars and Stripes On Proposed Access Restrictions READ
Military Reporters & Editors adds two new directors to help guide the organization representing journalists covering the military into the future WASHINGTON, June 12 – Military Reporters & Editors board
Patricia Kime and Chris Gordon join MRE Board of Directors READ
The case that continues to haunt the Navy – “Fat Leonard: How One Man Bribed, Bilked, and Seduced the U.S. Navy” – an MRE author series event WASHINGTON, June 11
Watch author and MRE member Craig Whitlock interview via livestream or in-person READ
Military Reporters & Editors mark Memorial Day WASHINGTON, May 28 – For those of us who cover the military, there is no higher calling than to honor the fallen by
Military Reporters & Editors celebrates 20 years of awards WASHINGTON, May 21 – It may not always be easy to come by a raise in our line of work, but
Galloway and Crawley awards prizes get a boost in MRE contest now open READ
The 2024 MRE Journalism Contest honors journalists covering military, security and defense news who produced outstanding media content during 2023. WASHINGTON, May 13 — The Military Reporters & Editors (MRE)
Military Reporters & Editors annual journalism awards competition opens May 17 READ
Award-winning author of The Afghanistan Papers to talk about his latest book WASHINGTON, Apr. 22 — Military Reporters and Editors welcomes Washington Post investigative reporter and New York Times Best
MRE hosts interview with Craig Whitlock about Fat Leonard READ
Statement from Military Reporters & Editors WASHINGTON, Mar. 29 – Following is a statement from Military Reporters & Editors on the anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s imprisonment. One year ago today,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 — Military Reporters and Editors protests the Defense Department’s failure to notify the public and media about Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization.
MRE Protests Pentagon Silence On Defense Secretary’s Hospitalization READ
Transcript and Q&A session video WASHINGTON — As a keynote speaker Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova addressed journalists during Military Reporters & Editors annual conference on Friday, Oct.
Ambassador Oksana Markarova delivers keynote address at 2023 MRE Conference READ
Q&A Transcript from 2023 MRE Conference WASHINGTON — Speaking with Military Reporters & Editors on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 during its annual journalism conference, retired Gen. Joseph Votel, Distinguished Senior
Israel – Gaza dialogue with retired Gen. Joseph Votel and journalists READ
Transcript and Q&A session video WASHINGTON — As a keynote speaker Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric M. Smith addressed journalists during Military Reporters & Editors annual conference on Friday, Oct.
Gen. Eric M. Smith delivers keynote address at 2023 MRE Conference READ
Press Release WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 – Military Reporters & Editors today announced the winners of the annual MRE Journalism Contest Awards. Reporters from Military.com, Vanity Fair, the Texas Tribune and
2023 MRE Journalism Contest winners announced READ
Press Release WASHINGTON, October 18 – With guest speakers who can address some of the world’s most pressing issues, the 2023 Military Reporters and Editors annual conference on Oct. 27
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., USMC Commandant headline 2023 MRE Conference READ
Press Release WASHINGTON, October 14 – Following is a statement from Howard Altman, president of Military Reporters & Editors about honoring those who have lost their lives covering the Israel-Hamas
Honor fallen journalists and investigate their deaths READ
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 — Following is a statement by Military Reporters & Editors President Howard Altman requesting public affairs offices military-wide improve communicating information to journalists covering positive news stories.
MRE seeks improved communications from military public affairs offices on good news stories READ
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 — Military Reporters and Editors is honored to announce that acting Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric M. Smith will address the 2023 MRE conference in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, August 25 — Military Reporters & Editors (MRE), the preeminent organization for U.S. journalists covering national security, is honored to announce that Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana
Ukrainian Ambassador to U.S. Markarova will address MRE conference READ
WASHINGTON, August 24 — Covering the U.S. military justice system is a vital part of many a military journalist’s beat. Unfortunately, the services make it extremely difficult to do so.
ProPublica sues Navy over court record access READ
WASHINGTON, August 4 — Following is a statement from Howard Altman, president of Military Reporters & Editors, on behalf of the MRE Board of Directors, in support of CBS reporter
Military Reporters & Editors statement in support of CBS reporter Catherine Herridge READ
WASHINGTON, May 17 — Following is a statement from Howard Altman, president of Military Reporters & Editors on the arrest of Indian journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi this week: Military Reporters &
Military Reporters & Editors Demand Immediate Release of Freelance Journalist in India READ
WASHINGTON, March 30 — The Military Reporters & Editors Association calls on the Russian government to release The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Gershkovich is a journalist, not a
Military Reporters & Editors Association statement about the arrest of Evan Gershkovich READ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 — The annual MRE Journalism Contest and Awards recognize outstanding military reporting in several categories. Highlight your work that was published or broadcasted from Jan. 1, 2022
2023 MRE Annual Journalism Contest is now open READ
WASHINGTON, January 20 — The Military Reporters & Editors Association joins the Pentagon Press Association’s recent call for the U.S. government to allow media coverage of Ukrainian troops training on how to operate a Patriot missile system at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Letter requesting journalists to cover Ukrainian troops at U.S. base READ
