Military Reporters and Editors (MRE) has significant concerns regarding the Pentagon’s unprecedented attempt to limit reporters’ access by seemingly requiring them to pledge they will not release information not previously […]
Military Reporters and Editors condemns Pentagon reporting restrictions READ
Military Reporters & Editors condemns the killings of 5 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, calls for fair and independent investigation into the strike. WASHINGTON – August 12, 2025 – Military
Military Reporters & Editors expresses concern new Pentagon rules will put a chill on the free flow of information vital to the public WASHINGTON – May 28, 2025 (MRE) –
MRE Speaks Out Against Hegseth’s New Pentagon Press Restrictions READ
Military Reporters & Editors Statement WASHINGTON – April 29, 2025 (MRE) – In response to a request made by James LaPorta (CBS News) seeking comment from Military Reporters & Editors
Statement to CBS News on Pentagon’s need for regular press briefings issued by MRE READ
Military Reporters & Editors calls for the protection of the First Amendment and freedom of the press President Donald Trump has signed an executive order dismantling the Voice of America,
MRE stands against dismantling Voice of America READ
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
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 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
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
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, 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, D.C. — The Military Reporters & Editors Association urges President Joe Biden and his administration to continue pressing the Syrian government to return Austin Tice after 10 long years of
Military Reporters & Editors Association on the 10th anniversary of Austin Tice’s kidnapping READ
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
Military Reporters & Editors Association Statement on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh READ
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
Military Reporters & Editors Association Statement on journalists killed in Ukraine READ
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
Military Reporters & Editors Statement On The Death Of Brent Renaud READ
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
MRE Notes the Death of Colin Powell READ
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
Military Reporters & Editors Association statement on the death of Joseph Galloway READ
On the ninth anniversary of journalist Austin Tice’s abduction in Syria, the Military Reporters & Editors Association urges the U.S. and Syrian governments to renew efforts to return Tice safely
Military Reporters & Editors Association calls for the release of Austin Tice READ
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
MRE condemns DOJ targeting military journalist READ
TO: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne FROM: The Military Reporters & Editors Association RE: Limited access to Tuesday’s conference call about the
MRE Protests White House Exclusion of Military Journalists at Press Conference READ
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 15, 2020– Statement from MRE President John M. Donnelly on behalf of the MRE board: The Military Reporters & Editors association strongly opposes efforts by Senate leaders
MRE Statement Opposing Press Restrictions in Senate READ
WASHINGTON, July 3, 2019 – The Military Reporters & Editors association today expressed support for establishing a U.S. memorial to journalists who have lost their lives while performing their jobs.
MRE Backs Memorial For Fallen Journalists READ
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2017–Military Reporters and Editors, the preeminent membership organization for media professionals in the national security field, joined with other leading press organizations on World Press Freedom Day
MRE Speaks Out for Press Freedom READ
Statement in Support of Freedom of the Press “In the First Amendment the Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to fulfill its essential role in
MRE Statement in Support of Freedom of the Press READ
“Military Reporters & Editors strongly condemns the Jan. 20, 2016 Taliban attack that killed seven journalists working for a private Afghan television station. The suicide bombing also injured at least
MRE condemns deadly attack on Afghan journalists READ
We originally sent the letter to Army Secretary John McHugh last month, but the Army referred us to U.S. Central Command. Here is the Army’s official response from Brig. Gen.
MRE urges CENTCOM to declassify Bales’ investigation READ
Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014 –The Military Reporters & Editors Association condemns the murder of James Foley, a U.S. freelance journalist, who was abducted in Syria in November 2012. In
MRE condemns murder of combat reporter, James Foley READ
