Sarah Blansett

Sarah Blansett was the Publisher of Military.com and a Vice President at Monster Worldwide. She oversaw day-to-day operations on the site, social media operations, the editorial and content team operations, and managed Military.com's presence and engagement within the veteran and military non-profit community. Sarah also oversaw the Veteran Employment Project, a series of master classes designed for services members and veterans looking for a new career or a career change. She also created cultural and lifestyle content for the military audience and their families as a guest contributor to the Off-Duty section and Under the Radar section. She leveraged her two decades of service as a Navy Public Affairs Officer and retired Commander to shine a light on all things funny, entertaining and germane to the military experience.

Email: sarah.blansett@monster.com

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Women Airforce Service pilots Frances Green, Margaret "Peg" Kirchner, Ann Waldner and Blanche Osborn, leave their B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, "Pistol Packin' Mama," during ferry training at Lockbourne Army Airfield, Ohio, 1944. (U.S. Air Force)

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Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Sara Faulkner, receives recognition from Rear Admiral Bill Baumgartner, Commander of the 7th Coast Guard District and Capt. John Turner, commanding officer of Air Station Clearwater during an awards ceremony at Air Station Clearwater. (U.S. Coast Guard/Tara Molle)

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Navy Cmdr. Becky Calder flew F/A 18s for 15 years and is one of the few aviators to fly every version of the Hornet. (Photo: Courtesy of Becky Calder)

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Marine Corps Captain Elizabeth A. Okoreeh-Baah poses in front of an MV-22 Osprey, March 14, 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps/Jonathan A. Tabb)

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Fred “Tiz” Morrison, thought to be the first African-American Navy SEAL (Image: Willie Kendrick, Defense Media Activity-Navy Production)

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A transitioning soldier gets advice from a company recruiter at a Hire Our Heroes job fair.

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Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester stands at attention before receiving the Silver Star. (U.S. Army/Spc. Jeremy D. Crisp)

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Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, the first black female U-2 pilot.

Black Female U-2 Pilot Broke Barriers on the Ground and in the Air

Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal started out in the Navy flying helicopters but ended up becoming the first Black woman to fly...

Sailors enjoy fireworks during the 42nd annual Yokosuka Friendship Day celebration onboard U.S. Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. (U.S. Navy/Garrett Zopfi)

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Simone Askew, the first African-American woman to be first captain at West Point.

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Simone Askew solidified her place in history at West Point, becoming the first Black woman to earn the position of first...

Scott Speicher Memorial. Photo courtesy of FSU Photography Services.

Fallen Fighter Pilot Honored with Memorial at Florida State

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U.S. Military Purple Heart medal. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

What to Do if You Find a Purple Heart

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