ISSUED stories of service

About

Launched in May 2023 with sponsorship from the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement at Arizona State University, ISSUED is a journal that highlights veterans’ voices through poetry and prose that upholds the standards of military-inspired literature, which has undeniably shaped the American literary landscape.
Because we believe in cultivating a national readership while maintaining our community ethos, ISSUED also features profiles of veterans who are doing extraordinary work in their communities, whether it be through the arts, education, mental health, or advocacy.
Finally, because we believe in the healing power of narrative medicine and its efficacy for veterans, we hope that ISSUED will serve as a resource for veterans’ writing circles, discussion groups, treks, etc. Ultimately, we want to help grow a heathier veteran community.

Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to active-duty military members, veterans, and their families.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Military personnel.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Society/Culture: War/Military issues.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Military personnel.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Society/Culture: War/Military issues.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Military personnel.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Society/Culture: War/Military issues.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months.

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 May 2026

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