Blake Stilwell

Blake Stilwell is a former Air Force combat photographer with degrees in Graphic Design, Television and Film, International Relations, Public Relations and Middle Eastern Affairs. Instead of using those, he (eventually) became a writer. His work has appeared on Business Insider, Military Times, We Are The Mighty, Fox News, ABC News, NBC Sports, HBO Boxing, and at the White House. Blake is based in Los Angeles but is often found elsewhere.

Email: Blake.Stilwell@Military.com

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(U.S. Army/Spc. Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

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(U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott)

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R. Lee Ermey gives an "Oorah" to Marines and sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf during a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event in 2008. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy)

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(U.S. Navy/Petty Officer 1st Class Kegan Kay)

6 Tips for Veterans Negotiating a Pay Raise

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The USS Pueblo moored in the Taedong River in 2012. (Blake Stilwell)

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Alan Alda with M*A*S*H costars Mike Farrell and Harry Morgan. (CBS)

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(U.S. Army/Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)

Guard and Reserve Members Will Be Able to Access Job Board from Personal Devices

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(U.S. Air Force/Michael L. Watkins, Jr.)

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Hire Heroes USA offers job services for veterans and transitioning military members. It compiles its work in an annual report...

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