Chad Garland on Muck Rack

Chad Garland

Europe, Illinois, Middle East, Vicenza
As seen in: Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Chron, The Christian Science Monitor, AZCentral | The Arizona Republic, The Denver Post, Washington Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Charlotte Observer, Pioneer Press and
Covers:  defense, veterans, technology, military, travel, afghanistan, iraq, germany, army, air force, marines, navy, pentagon, space force
Marine vet journalist tweeting on military, culture & military culture. | “Upstart" - @WilliamShatner. | ❤️, 🔁, 🔗 ≠ gov't endorsement. 😏

Get in touch with Chad

Contact Chad, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Chad Garland’s Biography

Read Full Bio →

Beard-growing, bacon-loving, beef-eating writer and photographer covering the U.S. military, mostly in the Middle East, with a little North Africa, Europe and U.S. thrown in.

Previously covered the city of Burbank and its airport for the Los Angeles Times community newspapers; pot, guns and veterans issues at the Oregon statehouse with The Associated Press; military, veterans and healthcare with Cronkite News Service in Washington; and veterans-related charities as the Donald W. Reynolds Founda…

Chad Garland’s Journalist Portfolio

See all →
Korean War vet receives service medal, Purple Heart 6 decades late

Korean War vet receives service medal, Purple Heart 6 decades late

SALEM, Ore. — It has been called the "forgotten war," but after being overlooked for more than six decades, o…

View article →
'Sea Of Goodwill' To Veterans Groups Goes To Few Charities

'Sea Of Goodwill' To Veterans Groups Goes To Few Charities

Where does the money go that Americans have contributed to charitable organizations supporting the military, …

View article →
Tillman Foundation pulls scholarship over "misleading" application

Tillman Foundation pulls scholarship over "misleading" application

WASHINGTON - This much is known about Glen Lacroix: He is a decorated Army veteran who won a prestigious Pat …

View article →
Arizona World War II vets in nation's capital reflect on service, war

Arizona World War II vets in nation's capital reflect on service, war

WASHINGTON - Like his three brothers and a brother-in-law, Sun City resident Carl Neuenfeldt served in World …

View article →
War of words on war: Social media light up in effort to reach lawmakers

War of words on war: Social media light up in effort to reach lawmakers

Can you hear me now? WASHINGTON - Faced with the question of whether to approve U.S. military action against …

View article →
Closed-door Syria briefing does not appear to sway Arizona lawmakers

Closed-door Syria briefing does not appear to sway Arizona lawmakers

WASHINGTON - Arizona Rep. Trent Franks will not say which way he plans to vote on the possibility of military…

View article →

Articles

Whether via stairs or path under portico arches, Vicenza’s Berico church is a literal high point

|
By Chad Garland
| Stars and Stripes Verified
The shining white Sanctuary of the Madonna di Monte Berico basilica, located on the hill overlooking Vicenza, is visible throughout the city below, as shown in this picture taken on June 16, 2026. (Chad Garland/Stars and Stripes) About a week before arriving in Vicenza, I told someone the first fun thing I wanted to do was trek up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Monte Berico along a path under porticos that for centuries have sheltered pilgrims on their journeys.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?

Italy denies NATO chief’s claim about US flights during Iran war

|
By Chad Garland
| Stars and Stripes Verified
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stand for the playing of the U.S. and Italian national anthems prior to a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon on June 15, 2026. Italian backlash was swift after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Fox News that some 500 U.S. military flights had taken off from bases in Italy in support of the Iran war.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

Army reservist disarms knife-wielding man in Italy bar altercation

|
By Chad Garland
| Stars and Stripes Verified
Jammin’ Club, a popular bar in the Pedemura San Biagio neighborhood of Vicenza, Italy, is pictured June 18, 2026. An Army reservist helped subdue and disarm a man wielding a meat cleaver at the bar in early June. (Chad Garland/Stars and Stripes) For an Army reservist in Italy, an evening that began with the chore of taking garbage to the curb ended with the takedown of a would-be attacker wielding a meat cleaver outside a local bar. Master Sgt.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (3) Issue with article?
See all 83 licensed articles (102 Total)

Interview

See all →

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first paid job? The News21 fellowship.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, but not professionally. My parents had a typewriter that I loved to play around typing on as a kid. I just liked the mechanics of it.

How is social media changing news?

It gives real-time insight into news and events, but it also brings so many new voices into the conversation and allows ANYONE to report.

Awards

Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing "Best in Business."

2013 - Student Publications

STUDENT – STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Winner: Chad Garland, Andrew Knochel, Arizona State University/ News 21, for “Scoundrels, Thieves and Rip-off Artists’ Prey on Veterans.” Clean, thorough, comprehensive presentation of what was clearly a hefty amount of data and interviews. The use of uncovering of significant information was stunning. A tremendous job.

View Award
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified