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Jen's Salty Summary
The Truth about Headlines
"If it bleeds it leads" was the headline of many of my journalism classes.
I would like to say that this quote is attributable to just one of my journalism professors, but the truth is I think they all said it. The most likely culprit was …
MILITARY SPOUSE STORIES
Vanessa's Story
I first met Vanessa Ridgeway when she reached out to Partners in PROMISE (PiP), where I worked as a volunteer, she needed help. Her son, Tory, wanted to join the military but was denied because he was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Because P…
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The Problem with Military Medical Waivers
When I met Vanessa Ridgeway I knew that her son Tory was in the middle of a cultural shift that is currently underway within the military community.
If you are "broken" the military doesn't want you.
The problem is that everyone is bro…
I'm a freelance journalist, podcaster, and researcher with a focus on disability, gender and military family policy. My research on military students in special education has been cited by the White House and my reporting has been featured in numerous publications including Military.com, Military Times, The War Horse, The Independent, Military Spouse Magazine, Military Families Magazine and more.
Journalists are called to elevate the stories of those in need of a voice. The We Serve Too blog shares my reporting, useful resources and the stories of those whose voices need to be heard.
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