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Whether it's information on the G.I. Bill, questions about military spouses or a need for someone to speak on camera or on air about breaking news on military issues, we have the right person for the job.
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News and Military Policy Experts:
Rear Admiral (Ret.) T McCreary
T. L. McCreary is the President of Military.com (Military Advantage, Inc.) and retired from the U.S. Navy in 2006 as a Rear Admiral. With over 27 years of military service, he is able to provide commentary and information on any major military policy decision or issue. Following his retirement from the Navy, he served as the Communications Director of the U.S. Special Operations Command and the National Counterterrorism Center.
Admiral McCreary served on the battleship U.S.S. Missouri (BB-63) during Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf, was the spokesman for the U.S. Fifth Fleet in the Middle East in the mid 1990s, and the Public Affairs Officer for the United States Pacific Command in the late 1990s. On September 11, 2001 he was serving as a Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon when it was attacked and he served as a key communicator for the Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs in the aftermath of the attack. He has an MS in Mass Communication and Public Relations from San Diego State University and a BA in History from Northern Kentucky University.
Ward Carroll
Ward Carroll is the editor of Military.com. During his 20-year Navy career he served in four different F-14 squadrons based at NAS Oceana and was the operations officer for Carrier Air Wing One. He was editor of Approach magazine and a contributing editor for Naval Aviation News. Ward is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and spent his last tour on active duty there as an instructor teaching English, Leadership, and ethics.
His writing has appeared in a wide range of periodicals including Golf World and Hits. His three books about a Tomcat pilot — Punk's War, Punk's Wing, and Punk's Fight — have been widely praised for their realistic portrayals of a Naval Aviator's life. He has two other published works and is (slowly) writing his sixth.
Ward brings his military experience to Military.com on a daily basis. He is a frequently requested commentator on major military policy issues across the media spectrum and a variety of public forums. In May of 2010 he embedded with Army and Marine Corps troops in Afghanistan, reporting on the war through the eyes of those fighting it.
Christian Lowe
Christian Lowe is the Managing Editor for news at Military.com, and has been the voice behind the wildly popular "Defense Tech" blog and currently writes the gadget-centric "Kit Up!" blog.
Always running to the sound of the guns, he has covered military operations worldwide, embedding with Army and Marine units in both Iraq and Afghanistan, observing detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay, covering humanitarian missions in Lebanon and New Orleans, participating in training exercises at military bases from California to Florida and reporting on military policy and budgets in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. In May of 2010, he completed a media embed in Afghanistan where he patrolled with troops from the 101st Airborne in Paktika province and flew with Marine V-22 crews in Helmand. Christian is able to provide information and commentary on a number of technical and equipment issues relating to the military. Prior to joining Military.com, Christian was a senior writer with the Military Times newspapers in Springfield, Va.
Jamie McIntyre
Veteran journalist Jamie McIntyre brings 16 years of frontline experience in national security reporting to current assignment: host of the "Line of Departure," a daily blog on Military.com. Internationally known for his high-profile role as CNN's Senior Pentagon and Military Affairs Correspondent from 1992 to 2008, McIntyre draws on his extensive firsthand knowledge to offer insights on both the military and the media.
From the intervention of Somalia to the invasion of Iraq, McIntyre has covered every U.S. military operation of the past two decades, both from inside the Pentagon and from the war zones. In his time as a Pentagon reporter, McIntyre logged more than half a million miles traveling to more than 60 countries, often with top military of civilian leaders. Prior to joining CNN full time in 1992, McIntyre was a freelance reporter for the network, and also the "Voice of C-SPAN." From 1989 to 1991 McIntyre was the host and senior writer of Capital Edition, an Emmy award-winning news magazine show, which aired Sunday mornings on WUSA-TV, Channel 9 in Washington. He can now be heard on WTOP, Washington's top-rated all news radio station, where he began his professional career in 1976.
Philip Ewing
Philip Ewing is the editor of DoD Buzz and the Pentagon correspondent for Military.com. He brings a daily dose of the "E" Ring to his readers covering strategy and intelligence, acquisition, contracts, major policy changes and service-specific news. Phil came to Military.com from POLITICO, where he served as Pentagon correspondent and authored the widely read daily email column "Morning Defense." Before that, he worked for the Military Times newspapers covering the Navy. He has reported from 20 ships, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, Haiti and elsewhere. Ewing holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and a master's in journalism from the University of Illinois at Springfield. He lives in Alexandria, Va.
Bryant Jordan
Bryant Jordan is an associate editor and White House correspondent for Military.com. Bryant covers all corners of the military arena, is an expert on "Don't Ask Don't Tell" issues, religious proselytizing and other ongoing military policy issues. He has covered Air Force support missions during the Kosovo War and in 2006 the aero-medical evacuation mission out of Balad Air Base, Iraq. A journalist since 1979, Jordan also covered stories in Lebanon, Gaza and Morocco. During the Vietnam War he was assigned to 15th Admin. Co., 1st Cavalry Division, Bien Hoa Army Base. Before joining Military.com Jordan was a staff writer and deputy news editor for Military Times newspapers in Springfield, Va.
John Reed
John Reed is the Washington, DC-based editor of Military.com's Defense Tech blog and the associate editor of DoDBuzz. Before joining Military.com John was the air warfare staff writer for Defense News where he covered major trends in military aviation and the defense industry around the world. Prior to that, he covered the U.S. Air Force and Congress for InsideDefense.com and its sister publication Inside the Air Force. Reed comes to Military.com with a plethora of experience and insight into technology, aviation, and war-fighting. He puts it all together to craft one heck of a column read by those in the know. A New England native, Reed graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a dual degree in international affairs and history.
Benefits Issues and Veterans Employment:
Terry Howell
Terry Howell is the Managing Editor for Benefits for Military.com and the author of The Military Advantage, an annually updated guide to military and veteran benefits.
Widely regarded as the leading expert on military education and retirement benefits, Terry joined the Military.com team in 2003 after 20 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. Terry has provided career, finance, education, benefits and transition counseling to service members and their families for more than 10 years. He worked directly with the Department of Defense to create content for their online transition assistance program known as TurboTAP. In 2009 he met with White House staff to provide input on issues surrounding the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Information on military benefits can be found by clicking here.
Vince Patton
Master Chief Vince Patton is Director of Government Partnerships and Alliances for Military Advantage. In this role he is responsible for executing the company's grassroots outreach marketing program, oversight of the Installation Ambassadors program, managing external events/programs including career expos and maintaining a close liaison with contacts at all levels in the military community and federal government agencies.
Prior to joining Military.com, Vince served as the 8th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard from May 1998 until his retirement from more than 30 years of active service in November 2002. In this position he was the Coast Guard's senior most enlisted member representing over 45,000 personnel as the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard. His illustrious career included staff and operational assignments throughout the country, both afloat and ashore. Among his numerous military awards includes the Distinguished Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, three Coast Guard Commendation Medals and three Coast Guard Achievement Medals. He also earned the 'Cutterman's Insignia' for sea duty recognition, and also is one of the few Coast Guardsmen to have earned the Paratrooper's 'Jump Wings' while serving in a joint service assignment with the U. S. Army's 82nd Airborne. Member of National Defense Intelligence College Board of Visitors, which is a Presidential appointment.
Susan Fallon
Susan Fallon is VP Business Development, Monster Government Solutions/Military.com. Susan is responsible for working with government agencies, industry and non-profit organizations to leverage and expand Military.com's online community, tools and resources to assist the nation's service members, veterans and their families, particularly in the areas of military transition and Veteran and Spouse employment.
Prior to joining Military.com, Susan served as Senior Director of Corporate Development at the Navy League of the United States where she directed industry partnerships, fundraising and military outreach in support of the League's work on behalf of the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Susan also serves on the National Advisory Board of the University of Southern California's Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families, the Board of Directors of the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network, as a Trustee of the Wounded Marine Careers Foundation and a Board Member of the Navy League National Capitol Council. She and her pug are also a volunteer Therapy Dog team with Fidos For Freedom©. Susan is a graduate of The University of Virginia.
Military Spouse/Family Experts:
Jacey Eckhart
Jacey Eckhart is a nationally syndicated military columnist, author of the book The Homefront Club: The Hardheaded Woman's Guide to Raising a Military Family, and the voice behind the award-winning CD, "These Boots: A Spouse's Guide To Stepping Up and Standing Tall During Deployment." Her column "Mandatory Fun" appears on CinCHouse.com.
Jacey was born in an Air Force hospital and attended six different schools before leaving her military family for college. Since her marriage to a Navy surface warfare officer 23 years ago, Jacey has enjoyed most of the delights of military family life. The family has moved 15 times within the continental United States and once overseas. They managed six deployments, three blizzards, two record breaking droughts, a sniper attack, California wildfires and one wicked Hurricane Katrina as well as negotiated pregnancy and childbirth while their sailor was stationed in the Arabian Sea during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Eckhart's ability to translate thousands of interviews with military families into concrete strategies makes her workshops compelling for active duty members, reservists, National Guardsmen, providers and family members of all ages. Her experience as a journalist, as well as a military brat, military spouse and military mom color her insights into the inner workings of military culture in a way few other professionals can copy. Her current series of Spartan Family workshops has won approval from even the most experienced military members. Best of all, audiences appreciate the way Eckhart's irreverent style leaves participants laughing even while they are learning, networking, and making her training their own.
Jacey is an expert on military family issues and has extensive experience on camera and on the radio. Her latest column can be found at www.cinchouse.com.
Andi Hurley
Andi Hurley is the founder and editor of SpouseBUZZ, Military.com's blog for military spouses. SpouseBUZZ offers "slice of life" first person narratives from real military spouses who have a lot to say about the issues affecting their lives. Andi writes about love, marriage, red tape, and the often humorous experiences of military spouses. Andi also works directly with the spouse community through the SpouseBUZZ LIVE events held at or near military installations. SpouseBUZZ LIVE brings spouses together to discuss issues, share information and connect with others who truly understand the challenges and rewards of military life.
Andi is also the founder and organizer of the Annual MilBlog Conference, a yearly event which brings military bloggers together in Washington, DC to discuss issues of importance to the military community. President George W. Bush, GEN David Petraeus, Admiral J. C. Harvey, RADM Mark Fox, The Honorable Pete Geren, LTG William Caldwell, MG Mike Oates, MG David Hogg and MG Kevin Bergner have addressed previous conferences. Military.com is the presenter of the Annual MilBlog Conference.
Andi is married to an active-duty soldier and is an expert spokesperson on military spouse issues. More information on SpouseBUZZ can be found at www.spousebuzz.com.
Amy Bushatz
Amy is an Army wife, mother, and journalist who is a contributor to our popular SpouseBUZZ blog and a contributing reporter for CinCHouse.com and Military.com. Never afraid to ask the tough questions, Amy writes about what is really important to military families and can provide an insider's look at what spouses think about subjects like deployments, moving, and of course the possibility of losing a loved one. Amy is passionate about the life she and her husband have chosen for their family and is the perfect choice for interviews about military spouses, and the challenges and rewards of military life.
Amy has a degree in Communications from Thomas Edison State College and the school of Military Life. She is a 2010 winner of the Philips Foundation Journalism Fellowship. To see her blog on SpouseBuzz go to http://spousebuzz.com/blog/author/amy.
Sarah Blansett
Sarah is the Editor of CinCHouse.com (Commander-in-Chief of the House), a Military.com site for military spouses and women in the military. Sarah can speak with authority and accuracy on the issues important to military spouses who come to CinCHouse.com to connect with one another. Sarah also has over 10 years experience in the military and can provide expert commentary on issues pertaining to women in the service. or more information go to www.cinchouse.com.
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