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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.

Three countries, a divorce and a long-distance relationship couldn’t keep this soldier from his bride Rare Military Three countries, a divorce and a long-distance relationship couldn’t keep this soldier from his bride , Rare Staff 12:30pm, November 2
Miami Hurricanes to show their military appreciation on the field this weekend Rare Military Miami Hurricanes to show their military appreciation on the field this weekend , Rare Staff 11:41am, November 2
Former Army Ranger uses military skills to shape nation’s future generations Rare Military Former Army Ranger uses military skills to shape nation’s future generations , Rare Staff 11:14am, November 2
90-year-old veteran makes his allegiance to the country official Rare Military 90-year-old veteran makes his allegiance to the country official , Rare Staff 10:57am, November 2
Family finally lays veteran to rest after six decades of trying to bring him home Rare Military Family finally lays veteran to rest after six decades of trying to bring him home , Rare Staff 10:41am, November 2
Oklahoma veterans find friendship and support through annual deer hunt Rare Military Oklahoma veterans find friendship and support through annual deer hunt , Rare Staff 10:15am, November 2
Service members prove teamwork is essential to accomplishing any goal Rare Military Service members prove teamwork is essential to accomplishing any goal , Rare Staff 9:57am, November 2
Sailors use quick thinking and extensive training to save this one-of-a-kind ship Rare Military Sailors use quick thinking and extensive training to save this one-of-a-kind ship , Rare Staff 5:08pm, October 30
Spunky World War II vet doesn’t miss a beat on the golf course Rare Military Spunky World War II vet doesn’t miss a beat on the golf course , Rare Staff 4:32pm, October 30
Humble veteran who always gives back finds himself on the receiving end of a good deed Rare Military Humble veteran who always gives back finds himself on the receiving end of a good deed , Rare Staff 4:11pm, October 30
Walmart scraps the sale of this military costume after boycott threats Rare News Walmart scraps the sale of this military costume after boycott threats , Rare Staff 3:54pm, October 30
President vetoes defense spending bill, leaving military dogs in the lurch Rare Military President vetoes defense spending bill, leaving military dogs in the lurch , Rare Staff 3:32pm, October 30
One soldier got tired of getting lost while deployed, so he made an app for that Rare Military One soldier got tired of getting lost while deployed, so he made an app for that , Rare Staff 2:49pm, October 30
This former soldier came home from Iraq with a terrible heroin addiction — now he’s using his story to help others like him Rare Military This former soldier came home from Iraq with a terrible heroin addiction — now he’s using his story to help others like him , Rare Staff 2:02pm, October 30
Neighbors say Vietnam vet murdered in his home is being dishonored in death Rare Military Neighbors say Vietnam vet murdered in his home is being dishonored in death , Rare Staff 1:08pm, October 30
U.S. forces are on the way to this war-torn region Rare Military U.S. forces are on the way to this war-torn region , Rare Staff 11:53am, October 30
What these three Marines do to help a wheelchair-bound man will make you smile Rare Military What these three Marines do to help a wheelchair-bound man will make you smile , Rare Staff 11:18am, October 30
Georgia veteran threatens hunger strike until all vets get better care Rare Military Georgia veteran threatens hunger strike until all vets get better care , Rare Staff 10:45am, October 30
Shocking surveillance video exposes what one wounded warrior experienced in a veteran’s hospital Rare Military Shocking surveillance video exposes what one wounded warrior experienced in a veteran’s hospital , Rare Staff 10:12am, October 30
This former soldier is traveling thousands of miles to truly carry out the mantra of “No Veteran Left Behind” Rare Military This former soldier is traveling thousands of miles to truly carry out the mantra of “No Veteran Left Behind” , Rare Staff 5:31pm, October 29
This university is teaching veterans how to make a major step into the civilian world Rare Military This university is teaching veterans how to make a major step into the civilian world , Rare Staff 3:16pm, October 29
Tina Fey praises her Korean War vet dad in a touching tribute Rare Military Tina Fey praises her Korean War vet dad in a touching tribute , Rare Staff 2:21pm, October 29
An Army veteran is desperately looking for a stolen four-legged family member Rare Military An Army veteran is desperately looking for a stolen four-legged family member , Rare Staff 2:01pm, October 29
Airline passengers had to flee just before takeoff after seeing this coming from an engine Rare News Airline passengers had to flee just before takeoff after seeing this coming from an engine , Rare Staff 1:35pm, October 29
Veteran Vulcan pilots get emotional about final flight Rare Military Veteran Vulcan pilots get emotional about final flight , Rare Staff 1:23pm, October 29
A Pennsylvania man is asking for help to honor the memory of lost veterans Rare Military A Pennsylvania man is asking for help to honor the memory of lost veterans , Rare Staff 11:15am, October 29
This federal agency is actively recruiting female veterans for jobs Rare Military This federal agency is actively recruiting female veterans for jobs , Rare Staff 10:42am, October 29
Prince Harry visits the U.S. to share this important reminder about wounded warriors Rare Military Prince Harry visits the U.S. to share this important reminder about wounded warriors , Rare Staff 10:32am, October 29
This Army vets hopes to prove to Congress how important man’s best friend can be in helping wounded warriors Rare Military This Army vets hopes to prove to Congress how important man’s best friend can be in helping wounded warriors , Rare Staff 4:43pm, October 28
Old-fashioned teamwork is helping the Air Force test these multi-billion dollar machines Rare Military Old-fashioned teamwork is helping the Air Force test these multi-billion dollar machines , Rare Staff 3:42pm, October 28

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