Natalie Oliverio
Veteran & Senior Contributor, Military News
Navy Veteran • 4 Years Service • Petty Officer Third Class
Connect with Natalie Oliverio →Natalie Oliverio is a Navy Veteran, journalist, and entrepreneur whose reporting brings clarity, compassion, and credibility to stories that matter most to military families. With more than 100 published articles, she has become a trusted voice on defense policy, family life, and issues shaping the modern military community. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science (BS), Multidisciplinary Studies (HR, Communications & Writing and Editing) from West Virginia University. Her firsthand experience in uniform gives her writing depth and authenticity, while her background as a mentor and leader ensures every story carries purpose and impact. Whether covering breaking news or spotlighting the human side of service, Natalie’s work bridges understanding between military and civilian worlds—informing, connecting, and inspiring readers across the globe. Natalie has been a Mentor at both Veterati and the Travis Manion Foundation.
Credentials
- Navy Veteran
- 100+ published articles
- Veterati Mentor
- Travis Manion Foundation Mentor
- Journalist and entrepreneur
Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Multidisciplinary Studies (HR, Communications & Writing and Editing) — West Virginia University (2007)
Latest by Natalie Oliverio
12/4/2025
The Largest Coast Guard Bases: Ranked by Land Area & Population
Defining the “largest” military base means considering both land area and population for true scale and community. Here, we examine five of the l...
12/3/2025
Military Parental Leave Policies Get an Update: What Your Command Must Allow
Military parental leave has been unified into a streamlined program for the active force and eligible reserve components. The updated program gra...
12/3/2025
Is Your Base Water Safe to Drink? What 2025 DoD Testing Really Shows
It’s the question every military family is asking. While installations issued precautionary advisories such as boil-water notices and PFAS alerts...
12/2/2025
The Largest Navy Bases in the World: Ranked by Land Area, Population, and Strategic Impact
For years, the phrase “largest Navy base” has meant something different depending on who you ask. Some measure size by land area. Others focus on...
12/1/2025
Traveling With PTSD or MST Triggers: Navigating Airports, Crowds, and Holiday Stress
I knew before we even reached the gate that the airport would be loud and crowded. What I didn’t expect was the moment when the man standing a fe...
11/26/2025
Thanksgiving at Sea: How USS Nimitz Turns a Floating City Into a Family Table
For the 4,600 Sailors aboard USS Nimitz, Thanksgiving is about turning a vast ship powered by nuclear reactors into a place of togetherness, maki...
11/26/2025
Inside DoD’s Food Security Pilots: Base Selection and Next Steps
The DoD's food security pilots are expanding in a coordinated, readiness-driven way. New data highlights where military families struggle most an...
11/25/2025
Yes, They Can Recall You: Why Senator Mark Kelly’s UCMJ Case Matters to Active Duty Families
This is something you probably won’t hear in TAPS: Retiring from a regular component and being entitled to retirement pay means you remain under ...
11/24/2025
Christmas on Duty: The Military-Holiday Escape You Didn’t Know You Needed
December on a military installation moves quickly: packed schedules, holiday parties, and long shifts create a constant tension between mission a...