Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.
Prior to taking on her current role, Jen was Aviation Week's Congressional Editor. Jen came to Aviation Week in March 2011 from Politico, where she covered the intersection of defense and politics. She also worked as a reporter and editor for Defense Daily, Inside the Army, The Other Paper and The Columbus Dispatch.
Jen received a Master’s degree in journalism as a Kiplinger Fellow at the Ohio State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Michigan.
Seventeen days after a mishap that killed 16 Marines and sailors, the U.S. Marine Corps is grounding its fleet of 12 KC-130T aircraft out of an abundance of caution.
Assembly of Czech training aircraft begins; Thai military preparing for more defense imports; Lockheed wins LRASM contract, and Hughes scores wideband satcom study deal.