Author Profile

Kevin Knodell

Kevin Knodell is a freelance journalist and author. His work has appeared at Foreign Policy, Playboy, Soldier of Fortune, The Daily Beast, Coffee or Die Magazine, The Nib and others.

Recent Work

News

Military families are getting sick from mold in their homes. Now they’re suing

A recent Army report showed that some residents at Joint Base Lewis-McChord worried about facing reprisals if they raised concerns or complained.

Kevin Knodell

/ November 21, 2019

A sailor flips a switch on a large control panel for a submarine.

Politics

Fear of a new nuclear arms race revives hotbed of anti-nuclear action

Trump's plans for escalation kick off a new chapter in Washington's long history with nuclear proliferation and resistance.

Kevin Knodell

/ October 18, 2019

Politics

As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war

For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans.

Kevin Knodell

/ May 27, 2019

Politics

How Trump’s wall could hurt WA’s wildfire readiness

An upgrade to the fire department at the Yakima Training Center is on the list of military projects that might be put on hold due to the president’s emergency declaration.

Kevin Knodell

/ March 26, 2019

Why so many female veterans are homeless

A U.S. Army Pvt. pulls her way to the top of an obstacle during basic combat training.

Kevin Knodell

/ November 10, 2016