By: Joe Strupp Military Reporters and Editors (MRE) -- the year-old association of those who cover everything from local bases to overseas battles -- plans to focus nearly half of its upcoming conference (Oct. 2-4 in Crystal City, Va.) on issues related to the war in Iraq. Since its creation in Sept. 2002, MRE has grown from a group of two dozen correspondents interested in better Pentagon relations to a bona fide fraternity boasting more than 200 members.
Organizers are also touting a new agreement with the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. MRE will have an office at Medill's Washington, D.C. campus/bureau, where it will utilize journalism students, conduct much of its planning and member business, and possibly lead to MRE members teaching courses. "The partnership... offers an opportunity to improve Medill's ability to train our students," said Medill Dean Loren Ghiglione.
Meanwhile, an upgraded MRE Web site (
www.militaryreporters.org) will be launched before the conference and provide new features such as a bulletin board for reporters and editors to share questions about military practices or background.
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