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Yolanda Arrington

Yolanda, a content editor for Rare, has years of media experience in national radio, local TV news, cable, and private industry as a writer, segment producer, and social media strategist. Her career path includes ABC News, News Channel 8 (DC), Retirement Living TV, the Department of Defense, and too many freelance gigs to count. An award-winning television producer and blogger, Yolanda’s degree in Broadcast Journalism is from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, home of the Orange. Follow her musings and other things.

Starbucks just increased its benefits for military families in a big way Rare Military Starbucks just increased its benefits for military families in a big way , Rare Staff 12:28pm, November 9
Donald Trump’s SNL appearance could open the floodgates for equal time appeals Rare Politics Donald Trump’s SNL appearance could open the floodgates for equal time appeals , Rare Staff 11:18am, November 9
Where to grab a meal and other freebies this Veterans Day Rare Military Where to grab a meal and other freebies this Veterans Day , Rare Staff 10:22am, November 9
This organization gives veterans the tools they need to get to work Rare Military This organization gives veterans the tools they need to get to work , Rare Staff 10:11am, November 9
This veteran joined the Army for the education but got a lesson in service instead Rare Military This veteran joined the Army for the education but got a lesson in service instead , Rare Staff 9:00am, November 9
These veterans didn’t know what to expect when they returned to Vietnam for the first time in 40 years Rare Military These veterans didn’t know what to expect when they returned to Vietnam for the first time in 40 years , Rare Staff 4:53pm, November 6
This World War II veteran has several reasons to celebrate this Veterans Day and avoiding capture is just one Rare Military This World War II veteran has several reasons to celebrate this Veterans Day and avoiding capture is just one , Rare Staff 4:49pm, November 6
This organization is proving that service dogs can be the best medicine for wounded warriors Rare Military This organization is proving that service dogs can be the best medicine for wounded warriors , Rare Staff 4:10pm, November 6
Former NFL champs share lessons learned in combat and on the gridiron Rare Military Former NFL champs share lessons learned in combat and on the gridiron , Rare Staff 2:26pm, November 6
National project hopes to capture veterans’ stories of war and service Rare Military National project hopes to capture veterans’ stories of war and service , Rare Staff 2:25pm, November 6
A major retailer is helping the veterans among us get the respect they deserve Rare Military A major retailer is helping the veterans among us get the respect they deserve , Rare Staff 10:00am, November 6
Senator urges sweeping legislation to stop veteran homelessness Rare Military Senator urges sweeping legislation to stop veteran homelessness , Rare Staff 9:02am, November 6
Veterans march to stop others from making this tragic, final decision Rare Military Veterans march to stop others from making this tragic, final decision , Rare Staff 2:40pm, November 5
A home repair program for vets will protect this couple from the elements this winter Rare Military A home repair program for vets will protect this couple from the elements this winter , Rare Staff 1:19pm, November 5
Armed man wasn’t expecting military medic mom to fire back during a break in, but she did Rare Military Armed man wasn’t expecting military medic mom to fire back during a break in, but she did , Rare Staff 12:47pm, November 5
Pentagon slammed for paying millions for on-the-field patriotism Rare Military Pentagon slammed for paying millions for on-the-field patriotism , Rare Staff 12:27pm, November 5
Song for fallen Marine honors the men and women who put their lives on the line for our freedom Rare Military Song for fallen Marine honors the men and women who put their lives on the line for our freedom , Rare Staff 10:00am, November 5
Will the government make good on its plan to get homeless veterans off the streets? Rare Military Will the government make good on its plan to get homeless veterans off the streets? , Rare Staff 9:00am, November 5
This jobs initiative just upped the ante to hire more veterans Rare Military This jobs initiative just upped the ante to hire more veterans , Rare Staff 4:07pm, November 4
90-year-old Navy veteran stays young by keeping busy Rare Military 90-year-old Navy veteran stays young by keeping busy , Rare Staff 11:00am, November 4
Army veteran adjusts to his new normal after being paralyzed on U.S. soil Rare Military Army veteran adjusts to his new normal after being paralyzed on U.S. soil , Rare Staff 10:28am, November 4
Vietnam veteran says it hasn’t been easy to get over how vets were treated after the war Rare Military Vietnam veteran says it hasn’t been easy to get over how vets were treated after the war , Rare Staff 10:12am, November 4
Korean war veteran wants apology from person who desecrated his flag Rare Military Korean war veteran wants apology from person who desecrated his flag , Rare Staff 10:09am, November 4
Study sheds new light on who’s affected by military rapes Rare Military Study sheds new light on who’s affected by military rapes , Rare Staff 2:51pm, November 3
Veterans’ graves will be spruced up for the holidays thanks to a generous gift Rare Military Veterans’ graves will be spruced up for the holidays thanks to a generous gift , Rare Staff 12:34pm, November 3
New campaign aims to show how diverse veterans really are Rare Military New campaign aims to show how diverse veterans really are , Rare Staff 12:22pm, November 3
Navy patrols could lay down the law in South China Sea Rare Military Navy patrols could lay down the law in South China Sea , Rare Staff 11:28am, November 3
Military families get the respect they deserve during November Rare Military Military families get the respect they deserve during November , Rare Staff 10:40am, November 3
Beaten Vietnam vet receives the warm welcome he waited more than 40 years to get Rare Military Beaten Vietnam vet receives the warm welcome he waited more than 40 years to get , Rare Staff 10:11am, November 3
Major university considers medical school to train new doctors to treat veterans Rare Military Major university considers medical school to train new doctors to treat veterans , Rare Staff 1:37pm, November 2

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