15% Of All Surplus Revenue Is Reinvested Into Programs That Support Veterans And Their Families.
Veteran Excellence is more than a magazine — it’s a movement. Our mission is to highlight the leadership, innovation, and achievements of veterans and military-connected families through professional journalism and authentic storytelling. Every feature is designed to inform, inspire, and give veterans the recognition they deserve.
Founded by journalist Camille D. Ford, Veteran Excellence was created as a platform where veterans can be seen and valued beyond their titles or uniforms. With a background in storytelling and a commitment to truth, Camille built this publication to showcase resilience, celebrate excellence, and elevate the voices shaping our communities.
Our editorial team works closely with contributors, families, and partners to ensure every story is accurate, meaningful, and presented with respect. From spotlighting groundbreaking entrepreneurs and artists to documenting lived experiences, we are committed to amplifying voices that often go unheard while reinforcing the excellence at the core of veteran life.
Veteran Excellence combines investigative journalism with cultural recognition – telling stories that rarely make national headlines but carry deep impact. Every feature is hand-picked from a national outreach database and aligned with observances such as Veterans Day, Black History Month, PTSD Awareness Month, and Juneteenth.
By publishing these narratives, Veteran Excellence serves as both a recognition tool and an educational resource. It documents sacrifice, resilience, innovation, and leadership, while also shaping how communities understand the true breadth of veteran experience. From the battlefield to the classroom, from advocacy to entrepreneurship, Veteran Excellence ensures that the contributions of those who serve – and those who support them – are never overlooked.
This isn’t just our story — it’s yours too. By reading, contributing, and sharing, you join a growing community that is building a legacy of excellence, one story at a time.
Camille D. Ford is a journalist, storyteller, and advocate with a passion for creating platforms that amplify underrepresented voices. She founded Veteran Excellence to build a national visibility platform that honors veterans and military-connected families not just for their service, but for the leadership, creativity, and resilience they bring to every part of society.
Her vision is rooted in the belief that storytelling is more than recognition — it is a form of education, healing, and legacy. Camille has worked across media, publishing, and community initiatives, consistently focused on elevating stories that spark understanding and change.
Through Veteran Excellence, she combines her professional skills and personal commitment to ensure that every veteran, caregiver, and family member has access to recognition that matters.
Veteran Excellence is a nonprofit digital journalism platform designed to amplify the voices and innovations of veterans, active-duty service members, military-connected families, and more. Our mission is to provide accessible, educational storytelling that honors them not only for their service, but also for the leadership, creativity, and solutions they bring to healthcare, public service, business, education, and beyond.
Through digital issues and rotating features, we publish stories, interviews, and thought-leadership pieces that scale what works and showcase who is doing the work. Each story is designed as a recognition tool - providing high-quality storytelling and accessible media that advance career opportunities, professional recognition, and community visibility.
This program advances charitable goals by reducing stigma, educating the public about the full spectrum of military and veteran experiences, and equipping individuals with recognition that fuels their well-being and career growth. From healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs to artists, caregivers, and children, every feature educates audiences and strengthens bridges between military and civilian communities.
Stories that spotlight the work being done inside VA Medical Centers nationwide, highlighting innovative programs, frontline leadership, and the dedication of staff who deliver care to veterans and their families. Each feature is developed in collaboration with facility Public Affairs teams and reviewed by leadership, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with VA standards. These stories educate readers about the breadth of services within the VA system, offering lessons other facilities can learn from while reinforcing trust in VA care and elevating practices that strengthen veteran well-being across the country.
Profiles that highlight leadership and lessons shaped by military service. These stories humanize veterans and active-duty members beyond titles or ranks, showing how their experiences influence civic leadership, public service, and community impact. This category educates readers about the depth of character and skills veterans carry into society.
Spotlights on veterans who have built businesses, nonprofits, or social initiatives. These stories emphasize resilience, creativity, and job creation, showing how veteran-led ventures not only sustain livelihoods but also provide employment pathways for fellow veterans, particularly those facing unemployment or underemployment.
Features on veterans who use music, writing, theater, film, and other art forms as tools for healing and advocacy. This category demonstrates the therapeutic power of creative expression while educating the public about the diverse ways veterans channel their experiences into art that inspires dialogue, unity, and cultural understanding.
Spotlighting women veterans and military-connected leaders whose service, careers, and personal journeys shape communities and inspire change. These stories highlight resilience, mentorship, and the unique impact of women leading in both military and civilian life.
Coverage of emerging approaches to health and wellness for veterans and their families. These stories highlight therapies, community-based healing practices, and healthcare innovations that address issues such as PTSD, suicide prevention, and holistic recovery. The goal is to educate and reduce stigma by showcasing effective solutions.
Explorations of the reintegration journey from service to civilian life. Articles will focus on workforce opportunities, retraining programs, mentorship networks, and professional identity building. This category directly supports veterans in career growth while educating civilian employers about the value of hiring those with military experience.
Family-centered stories that lift caregivers, spouses, and children who share in the sacrifices of service. This category educates the public on the ripple effects of military life, including deployments, relocations, and caregiving responsibilities, while highlighting resilience and generational impact within military-connected families.
A platform for veterans and service members to speak freely and share lived experiences, including anonymously when necessary. This space provides authentic perspectives often absent from mainstream narratives, educating audiences about the unseen challenges and truths of military life while ensuring veterans feel heard and validated.
A dedicated space that breaks down the complexities of VA claims and benefits. These stories highlight the victories, struggles, and systemic challenges veterans face when seeking the care and compensation they’ve earned. By featuring accredited attorneys, advocates, and veterans themselves, this category educates readers on the claims process, demystifies legal and bureaucratic barriers, and provides practical insight for those navigating similar paths. The goal is to empower veterans with knowledge while holding institutions accountable to those they serve.
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Veteran Excellence exists to close the visibility gap around the full spectrum of military and veteran experiences. Too often, veterans are only recognized for their service years — while their leadership, creativity, and solutions in business, healthcare, education, and community life go unseen. This lack of recognition limits opportunities, reduces access to resources, and allows damaging stereotypes to persist.
By publishing high-quality, accessible storytelling, Veteran Excellence changes that narrative. Each story is both a recognition tool and a bridge — helping veterans gain career advancement, community visibility, and professional credibility, while educating the public about the contributions of those who served and their families.
At its core, our work is a reminder that veterans’ affairs are everyone’s affairs. When we honor, invest in, and uplift those who have served, entire communities grow stronger.
Recognition without action is just publicity — we’re building something more substantial. That’s why Veteran Excellence dedicates 15% of all revenue to direct support and opportunity programs for veterans and their families. Every story we tell is paired with action, ensuring that recognition translates into immediate resources, stronger communities, and lasting impact.
