Blake Stilwell

About Blake Stilwell

Blake Stilwell is an associate editor covering military entertainment, veteran employment and entrepreneurship and military history.

He is a former U.S. Air Force combat cameraman with degrees in Graphic Design, Television and Film, International Relations, Public Relations, Business Management and Middle Eastern Affairs. After leaving the military, he began working in film and television production in New York and Los Angles, work that includes ABC News, NBC Olympics, and HBO. After spending two years in Washington with White House Communications, he joined the Near East Foundation as its Media Officer for the Middle East and Africa. Based in the Palestinian Territory, he coordinated strategic communications between eight country offices, international media and government partners. He began a career focused on writing and editing in 2015, and joined Military.com in 2019.

Blake’s work has been seen on CBS News, Fox News, CBC, The Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Coffee or Die, Recoil Magazine, Skillset Magazine, We Are The Mighty, American History Magazine, MHQ and was shockingly even used in a Supreme Court argument. He is an avid traveler and small business owner in his native Ohio. He spends most of his energy fixing up a very old house.

Expertise

2001 - 2007: Combat Photojournalist, United States Air Force
2007: Intern, ABC News, Longform Documentary
2008: Assistant Editor, NBC Olympics
2008-2009: Media Manager, HBO
2009-2011: Technician, White House Communications Agency
2013-2015: Media Officer, Near East Foundation
2015-2019: Managing Editor, The Mighty Networks
2019-Present: Associate Editor, Military.com

Education

2002: AA, Audiovisual Production, Community College of the Air Force
2004: BFA, Graphic Design, American Intercontinental University
2008: MA, Television, Radio, Film, Syracuse University
2013: MS, Public Relations, Syracuse University
2013: MA, International Relations, Syracuse University
2013: Certificate of Advanced Study, Middle Eastern Affairs, Syracuse University

Connect with Blake

Email: blake.stilwell@military.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/blakestilwell

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(Airman 1st Class Aubree Owens/U.S. Air Force photo)

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

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President Gerald Ford's official portrait. (Defense Department photo)

6 Things You May Not Know About Navy Veteran Gerald Ford

The 38th president took the Oval Office at a very tumultuous time. He was the right man for the job.

(Airman Eugene Oliver/U.S. Air Force photo)

6 Things to Watch Out for in Your First Post-Military Job Interview

You know to dress well and bring a copy of your resume, but there are other, more unconscious things to consider.

6 Things Veterans Should Have Ready for a Job Interview

It's always good to bring a firm handshake and copies of your resume, but here are some other things to have prepared.

6 Things Veterans Should Consider When Accepting a Job Offer

Don't get too excited about landing that first big civilian job without making sure you're getting what you expect.

6 Things Veterans Need to Know to Build a Brick-and-Mortar Business

When veterans start a business that requires a physical location, there are a few surprising things to consider.

6 Things Hiring Managers Know That Job Seekers Don't

Recruiters and hiring managers want you to have some key information; it makes their jobs easier.

The 6 Strangest Questions Veterans Get Asked in Job Interviews

Every once in a while, a job candidate gets a strange question in an interview. For veterans, the off-the-wall questions can...

6 Signs to Help Veterans Spot a Toxic Work Environment

A veteran's first job after the military is too important to spend in a toxic workplace.

Your resume should be full of skills, experience and education; not these giant red flags.

6 Red Flags Employers Find on Veteran Resumes

Honesty, clear communication and a little careful preparation are all you need to keep the recruiter from pitching your...

(Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams/U.S. Air Force photo)

6 Qualities Veterans Have That Prepare Them for the Corporate World

The military and the corporate world have more in common than one might think.

(Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott/U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration)

6 Productivity Tips for Veteran Job-Hunting Success

Job hunting every day can be a drag. Here are some tips to keep your game strong.

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