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Biography

Joe Plenzler is a communication strategist and public relations professional with two decades of experience in the industry. He is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and also served as the senior U.S. military spokesman in Indonesia during the disaster assistance mission in response to the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed more than 100,000 people in the Banda Aceh region. In 2002-03, he served as the public affairs officer to then Major General James N. Mattis, USMC (ret.) during the invasion of Iraq where he planned and executed the largest single-unit media embed program in Marine Corps history. From 2010-15, he served in the Pentagon as the press secretary, spokesman, and staff group director for the 34th, 35th, and 36th Commandants of the Marine Corps. Since leaving active duty, he has served as an executive vice president of membership and marketing and director of media relations for two national-level nonprofit organizations. He is also a backcountry expert and frequently reviews outdoor equipment.

Content

Total articles 100

• Available on paid plans

  6 Things Veterans and Their Families Can Do to Help Unite America

  By Joe Plenzler

  Sep. 13, 2024

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  Veterans group will be at Hall of Fame Game recruiting poll workers

  By Joe Plenzler

  Jul. 30, 2024

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  GUSTAFSON/PLENZLER: How Veterans and Military Families Can Help Restore Faith in Elections

  By Ellen Gustafson, Joe Plenzler

  Oct. 06, 2023

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.