Military.com is the top source for news and benefits information for U.S. service members, veterans and their families. Our news and feature reporting hits numerous angles of the military experience, informing readers with the latest breakthroughs and original content, while providing both active-duty members and veterans with a platform they can trust.
Many important stories come from news tips from readers and non-readers alike that draw attention from Pentagon leadership, lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and others across the military community and beyond. Stories are reported on the intersection of the military, government, politics, business, entertainment, culture, history and everything in between.
We actively take steps to protect our sources and ensure that their stories, if applicable, are told without fear of retaliation or threats to their safety. We take the same accountability for all tips, whether general or serious in nature.
Readers interested in submitting tips to our newsroom are encouraged to review the following guide:
Do You Have a News Tip?
News tips should be clear and concise. Documentation such as emails, memos, photos and records and archives can lead to stories and broader investigations if necessary. Tips should rely on the backdrop of facts rather than hearsay or innuendo. Be brief but specific as our time is as valuable as yours.
Here are some criteria we use to assess the merit of a potential investigative story:
- Were policies or laws broken?
- Was power abused?
- Were norms violated?
- Did troops or veterans suffer intentional harm?
- Is the story new/original or unique?
- If you lack necessary resources, documentation or firsthand knowledge, do you have accompanying sources you can lead us towards to tell a story in full?
If you have a general news tip or feature story pitch, see the newsroom list at the bottom.
What Should You Include and Leave Out?
If you desire to remain anonymous and want your identity hidden, relay that first and foremost. Do not correspond via government channels or methods where your identity could become public or compromised.
If you send us documentation, you may redact superfluous or sensitive information unrelated to the topic, such as Social Security numbers. Also, consider how many people have access to the materials in question.
If you send us photos, we will ask for your consent to use/publish them with proper credit. For investigative-type stories, make sure you do not send photos that could compromise you as a source, such as wearing uniforms with your name on them.
Who Do I Contact at Military.com?
Reporters at Military.com have different roles and areas of expertise, covering the "news of the day" as well as features. Utilize the list below to narrow down the scope of your tip or inquiry. If you are unsure who to contact, your correspondence will likely be passed along to the right individual who can assist you.
If you want more clandestine communication, email a reporter and request an encrypted conversation via apps like Signal. Or, use other encrypted communication like Protonmail.
Newsroom List
Deputy Editor: Nick Mordowanec - nick.m@military.com
Deputy Editor: Douglas Lindsay - douglas.l@military.com
Deputy Editor: Darius Radzius - darius.r@military.com
Military History: Allen Frazier - allen.f@military.com
Pay and Benefits: Amanda Miller - amanda.m@military.com
Military Service, Law and News: Haley Fuller - haley.f@military.com
Entertainment and Culture: Ryan Labee - ryan.l@military.com
Veterans/Human Interest: Kevin Dmaske - kevin.d@military.com
News/Features: Derricke Dennis - derricke.d@military.com
U.S. Marine Corps: Robert Ballard - robert.b@military.com