In an ever-changing world, Military Veterans in Journalism’s core values are constant. They define how we work, how we treat each other, and how we pursue our mission. These values are foundational to our identity as an organization, and they guide every decision we make.
Innovation.
Innovation is essential to our mission of driving positive change for America’s veterans in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. We approach our work with creativity, curiosity, and the courage to challenge outdated systems.
We believe innovation means staying adaptable, embracing experimentation, and continuously seeking better ways to serve. Our commitment to new ideas enables us to amplify the voices of veterans and elevate the many unique perspectives and lived experiences within that community.
Steadfastness.
We show up. Every day, in every interaction, MVJ team members lead with dependability and commitment. Our operations and support team ensures that members, partners, and stakeholders can count on us to deliver what we promise — with consistency, responsiveness, and care.
Steadfastness means being reliable not just in tasks, but in relationships. It’s the trust we build through action, the follow-through that fuels our progress, and the quiet strength behind every success.
Camaraderie.
We believe community is built, not assumed — and it thrives through connection, support, and shared purpose. At MVJ, camaraderie is at the heart of how we collaborate, uplift one another, and build bridges across backgrounds.
We actively seek out and welcome people with different perspectives, recognizing that meaningful progress comes from working together. We acknowledge the systemic barriers that our community faces and strive to create clear, inclusive pathways for all veterans and aspiring journalists to thrive.
Camaraderie means showing up for each other — with empathy, with humility, and with a commitment to mutual success.
