Celebrity chef Robert Irvine headlines U.S. Veterans Magazine's September 2026 issue, highlighting his longstanding commitment to supporting service members, veterans, first responders and their families. The issue also unveils the 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon Schools, honors the service and sacrifice connected to Sept. 11 and provides education, career and business resources for the military community.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) announces the release of its September 2026 issue, featuring the 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon Schools, a cover story on celebrity chef and longtime military supporter Robert Irvine and a special Patriot Day tribute honoring the service and sacrifice connected to Sept. 11.
"Education can be one of the most powerful tools available to veterans as they prepare for their next chapter," said Mona Lisa Faris, president and publisher of U.S. Veterans Magazine. "Our September issue recognizes schools that understand the value military-connected students bring to campus while celebrating the people and organizations making a meaningful difference throughout the veteran community."
2026 Top Yellow Ribbon Schools
At the heart of the issue is USVM's 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon Schools recognition, honoring institutions committed to serving military-connected students and providing the resources they need to succeed.
The issue takes readers inside programs and campus communities at schools across the country, including Clemson University, Lindsey Wilson University, Ashland University, Kansas State University, Montana State University, ECPI University, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, American Military University and The New School, among others.
Robert Irvine: A Mission That Keeps Growing
Chef Robert Irvine returns to the cover of U.S. Veterans Magazine in A Mission That Keeps Growing, an inside look at how his dedication to the military and veteran community has evolved since his first USVM cover in 2017.
Through the Robert Irvine Foundation and his broader advocacy, Irvine has expanded his support for service members, veterans, first responders and their families. The cover story looks beyond his career as a celebrity chef to a mission that remains deeply personal: listening to the needs of those who serve and finding tangible ways to make a difference.
Remembering Sept. 11
The September issue marks Patriot Day with Remembering 9/11: Honoring Service & Sacrifice, reflecting on the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, while recognizing the first responders, service members, veterans and families forever affected by its aftermath.
Resources for Every Stage
Practical guidance throughout the issue addresses the priorities veterans and military families face in education, employment, business and life after service. Coverage includes professional certifications, career transitions, recruiting in an AI-driven workplace, military spouse entrepreneurship, mental health care, financial planning and government contracting.
Readers will also meet veterans and advocates putting service into action, including Curtez Riggs, Antoinette Naddour and Marine veteran Jeremiah Workman.
"This issue reflects the many ways we can support those who have served—from helping veterans find the right education and career resources to recognizing people like Robert Irvine who have made giving back a personal mission," Faris added. "As we remember Sept. 11, we're also reminded of the strength of a community committed to serving one another."
About U.S. Veterans Magazine
For nearly 20 years, U.S. Veterans Magazine has connected transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses with top employers, universities, government agencies and opportunities that support their success. U.S. Veterans Magazine reaches millions across print, digital, social media, events and military transition programs, connecting organizations with veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses nationwide.
For more information or to view the latest issue, visit usveteransmagazine.com.
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