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Veteran Identity | Empowerment Edition

OUR STORIES.

Command the Narrative | Code Red Special

OUR LEGACY.

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Women Who Lead | Spotlight Issue

IN MOTION.

JOIN OUR MISSION

ELEVATE THE VETERAN VOICE

*Check out our three exclusive mock-ups and submit your own story today.

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE

 

WHAT IS DISPATCH? This is more than a magazine. Dispatch is our collective voice in motion — a living publication featuring the insights, creativity, and real-life experiences of veterans, advocates, and changemakers across the country. Whether you are writing from the front lines or reflecting from years past, your story belongs here.

 

WHAT YOU CAN SUBMIT

YOUR VOICE. YOUR WAY.

We invite you to submit work that reflects who you are and what you stand for.

 

Examples include:

  • Personal essays or service reflections

  • Thought leadership on transition, innovation, or public service

  • Veteran wellness & mental health commentary

  • Creative pieces: poetry, photography, short stories

  • Interviews or profiles of inspiring individuals

  • Highlights from your program, nonprofit, or initiative

No story is too small when it is told with heart.

 

HOW TO SUBMIT

Send your submission via email to:

tiffany.vaughn@dven.org

or use the submit button at the bottom of the page.

Subject Line:

Dispatch Submission – [Your Topic/Title]

 

Please include:

  • Your full name & fellowship level or affiliation

  • A short summary of your piece

  • Your intended message or goal (e.g., to inspire, educate, reflect)File attachment or shared link (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

*Note if you permit light edits for clarity and formatting.

 

PUBLISHING TIMELINE

 

WHEN WILL MY STORY BE PUBLISHED? Dispatch is a dynamic, digital-first publication. We update it year-round, so your story can go live shortly after approval. A printed edition will be released annually at the Veterans Awards Ceremony and shared with our nationwide network.

 

WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE?

THIS IS A FELLOWSHIP OF IDEAS

We welcome submissions from:

  • Fellows (Ambassador, Patriot, Vanguard) Veteran and active-duty service members

  • Program partners, nonprofit leaders, and civilian supporters

  • Artists, writers, creatives, and storytellers of all backgrounds

WHY IT MATTERS

LET THE RECORD SHOW: YOU WERE HERE

Your words help build a lasting archive of strength, leadership, and service. Dispatch is where legacy takes form — and where future generations will look for wisdom. If you are thinking about submitting… do it.

 

CONNECT & SHARE

Encourage others to submit, or tag us if you see someone in your network who should be published. This platform is built by many voices — not one.

 

HASHTAGS#Rally4VetsDispatch#VeteransWrite#CommandTheNarrative

 

READY TO SHARE YOUR STORY?

Use the SUBMIT YOUR CONTRIBUTION button bellow to submit your story today and become part of a living archive of veteran leadership, identity, and impact.

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