# Stephen Ruiz

*Editor, Writer*

Stephen Ruiz is an editor and writer at We Are The Mighty. His writing revolves mostly around military history and sports stories, but it can branch into other areas. Stephen has more than 35 years of journalism experience. His career began with stints at The Ledger newspaper in Lakeland, Florida, and The Kansas City Star in Missouri, but most of his time was spent on the copy desk at the Orlando Sentinel. After accepting a buyout from the Sentinel in 2020, Stephen worked at Military.com for 4½ years as a content editor and writer. He joined the We Are The Mighty staff in December 2025.

## Recent Articles

- [The last time the U.S. military executed a service member](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/the-last-time-that-the-u-s-military-executed-a-service-member.md>)
- [Why this retired Marine colonel and cancer survivor runs 50 marathons a year](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/why-this-retired-marine-colonel-and-cancer-survivor-runs-50-marathons-a-year.md>)
- [8 tips for a successful military transition (from those who should know)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/8-tips-for-a-successful-military-transition-from-those-who-should-know.md>)
- [How this Native American veteran honored her tribe by serving in the Air Force](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/how-this-native-american-veteran-honored-her-tribe-by-serving-in-the-air-force.md>)
- [A retired Navy SEAL’s call to action for veterans to save the American dream](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/a-retired-navy-seals-call-to-action-for-veterans-to-save-the-american-dream.md>)
- [How this Medal of Honor recipient saved fellow Green Berets in Vietnam](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/how-this-medal-of-honor-recipient-saved-fellow-green-berets-in-vietnam.md>)
- [Korean War veteran pinpoints the most important lesson of war](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/korean-war-veteran-pinpoints-the-most-important-lesson-of-war.md>)
- [Why a fallen service member’s death in 1999 still hounds this Army veteran](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/why-this-army-vet-still-seeks-closure-3-decades-after-fallen-service-member-died.md>)
- [Why this military spouse says questioning our elections is an affront to veterans](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/why-this-military-spouse-says-questioning-our-elections-is-an-affront-to-veterans.md>)
- [Kamikaze pilots couldn’t stop this Marine veteran, 104, during World War II](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/a-104-year-old-marine-veteran-takes-pride-in-fulfilling-his-duty-during-world-war-ii.md>)