Tom Philpott
News Columnist, Freelance Writer, Book Author
Tom Philpott, syndicated columnist and freelance writer, has covered the military for more than 30 years. His weekly news column, Military Update, has appeared in daily newspapers across the U.S. and overseas since 1994. His freelance articles have appeared in numerous magazines including The New Yorker, Washingtonian, Readers' Digest and Kiplinger's.
Military Update, which reaches two million readers, focuses on breaking news affecting pay, benefits and the lifestyle of service people. Philpott also writes a monthly column, Observation Post, for moaa.org and another, Veterans’ Update, for American Legion Magazine. He is a regular contributor to Military Officer's Magazine and associate editor (U.S. section) for Jane's Fighting Ships.
Philpott's book, Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held POW, was reissued in paperback in Memorial Day 2012 by W.W. Norton. The book was excerpted in New Yorker magazine and has been made into an acclaimed opera by composer Tom Cipullo.
Philpott served a tour in the U. S. Coast Guard as an information officer. He was a reporter and editor for Army Times Publishing Co. from 1977 to 1993, including six years as editor of Navy Times. He is a graduate of St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. Philpott and wife Barbara, a registered nurse, have two sons, Paul and Brad.
Military Update, which reaches two million readers, focuses on breaking news affecting pay, benefits and the lifestyle of service people. Philpott also writes a monthly column, Observation Post, for moaa.org and another, Veterans’ Update, for American Legion Magazine. He is a regular contributor to Military Officer's Magazine and associate editor (U.S. section) for Jane's Fighting Ships.
Philpott's book, Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held POW, was reissued in paperback in Memorial Day 2012 by W.W. Norton. The book was excerpted in New Yorker magazine and has been made into an acclaimed opera by composer Tom Cipullo.
Philpott served a tour in the U. S. Coast Guard as an information officer. He was a reporter and editor for Army Times Publishing Co. from 1977 to 1993, including six years as editor of Navy Times. He is a graduate of St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa. Philpott and wife Barbara, a registered nurse, have two sons, Paul and Brad.