Bridget Craig

Bridget Craig is a graduate from Northwestern University earning a Master of Science in journalism. She has appeared in outlets such as Military.com, The Fulcrum, United Press International, and WTTW News Chicago.

She covers a variety of political issues, but focuses most on defense, veterans affairs, and foreign policy.

Bridget grew up a military child, living in Germany and Italy until she moved for her bachelor's at the University of Miami.

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Runners and Marine Corps service members at the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon. (Photo by Marine Corps Marathon media team)

Marine Corps Marathon Marks 50 Years of Running With Purpose

This Sunday, Oct. 26, the Marine Corps Marathon will mark its 50th anniversary as one of the largest races in the U.S.

National Guard troops patrol the National Monument in Washington, D.C., as their deployment is extended through November. Photo by Bridget Craig

Shutdown or Not, National Guard Will Stay in Washington D.C.

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Screenshot of official White House website showing government shutdown clock at 23 days, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

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From Front Lines to Protest Lines: Veterans Speak Out For 'No Kings' Events

"I served this country because I believe in the promise of freedom, equality and democracy,” one veteran said in the lead-up...

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Linardakis checks computer connections to internet servers on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan.

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U.S. military veterans transitioning into the technology job sector require more effective resources and program needs...

World War II Veteran Mr. Joseph Balogh poses next to a photo of a C-46 Commando at his Louisburg, North Carolina home (VA.gov).

VA Tries to Keep Up With Drastic Veteran In-Home Care Increase

Demand for home-based, long-term care is expected to rise more than 50 percent by 2040 as the nation’s veteran population...

AI at the VA: Tech Gains Shadowed by Infrastructure and Data Security Concerns

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has increased its reliance on artificial intelligence to enhance services for...

On the American Forces Network, better known as AFN, messages related to limited broadcasting appear due to the government shutdown, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Government shutdown affects military afterschool programs, Armed Forces broadcasts

The American Forces Network, better known as AFN, is a government television and radio broadcast service the U.S. Armed...

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