Steven Beynon

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Signal: SteveBeynon.28Steve Beynon is a seasoned agenda-setting national security reporter for Military.com based in the Washington, D.C. area, known for his in-depth investigations into critical issues affecting service members. He's also an Afghanistan war veteran. His coverage, which focuses on the intersection of the Beltway and rank-and-file troops, includes landmark reporting on senior military leadership misconduct, quality of life issues for service members, and the influence of extremist organizations. He has written extensively on the Pentagon's recruiting woes and is widely recognized for his expertise on the subject. In 2023, Military Veterans in Journalism honored him as one of the top veterans in media for exposing a cult scheme that defrauded veterans of their benefits, one of the largest scams ever to target the military community. The cult's churches were eventually raided by the FBI. Steve was also part of a reporting team that conducted groundbreaking investigations into extremism, highlighting how radical groups recruit military personnel and veterans and the national security implications. Their work earned the 2024 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense.In addition, Steve received the James Crawley Award for his incisive coverage of the military's recruiting struggles, linking them to broader issues in public health and education. As a recognized expert on military recruitment, he is a frequent guest on television, podcasts, and radio programs discussing the topic.His coverage of quality of life issues for service members, including soldiers' dilapidated living conditions, has been the centerpiece of numerous congressional hearings on the matter and has led to significant changes in policy and budget priorities. His byline has appeared in Politico, Stars and Stripes, Military Times, American Legion Magazine, National Guard Magazine, Fox 19, Cincinnati City Beat, and the Cincinnati Enquirer. He studied journalism and environmental policy at the University of Cincinnati on a GI Bill scholarship.