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MARINE CORPS - 4 YEARS

Paul Mooney

Veteran & Military Affairs Correspondent

98 Articles

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Paul D. Mooney is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and former Marine Corps officer (2008–2012). He brings a unique perspective to military reporting, combining firsthand service experience with expertise in storytelling and communications. With degrees from Boston University, Sarah Lawrence College, and Stony Brook University, Paul writes and edits for Military Brands while also working as a science communications specialist and part-time creative consultant for the independent film company EN Media. His work blends rigorous research, compelling narrative, and deep insight into military affairs. Most recently, he was part of the Public Relations team at the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an agency of the United States Department of the Interior.

Credentials
  • Former Marine Corps Officer (2008-2012)
  • Award-winning writer and filmmaker
  • USGS Public Relations team member
  • Science communications specialist
Expertise
Military AffairsMilitary HistoryDefense PolicyMarine Corps OperationsVeteran BenefitsScience Communications
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Film and Television — Boston University (2008)
  • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing — Sarah Lawrence College (2018)
  • Master of Arts in Marine Conservation and Policy — Stony Brook University (2022)

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Latest by Paul Mooney

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National Guard’s $292 Million Housing Contract Will Move D.C. Troops Out of Hotels

October 7, 2026

National Guard’s $292 Million Housing Contract Will Move D.C. Troops Out of Hotels

While the ongoing deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., has been a source of much political debate, improving the well-being of tho...

The Pentagon’s New Cognitive Tests Are Changing How the Military Tracks Brain Health

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The Pentagon’s New Cognitive Tests Are Changing How the Military Tracks Brain Health

Anyone with the courage to sign their name on that proverbial dotted line in order to join the US Armed Forces does so knowing that doing so means put...