Alex Horton

National Security reporter at The Washington Post

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Alex Horton is a Washington Post reporter focused on the U.S. military and national security. Previously, he was a national reporter at Stars and Stripes and served in Iraq as an Army infantryman.

Experience

  • The Washington Post (Full-time · 9 yrs 1 mo)
    • National Security Reporter
      Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

      Daily and enterprise focused on the U.S. military.

    • General Assignment Reporter
      Jun 2017 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Breaking news and enterprise reporting.

  • National Reporter at Stars and Stripes
    May 2016 - May 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Daily news and features.

  • Communications and Branding Manager at The Mission Continues
    Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Lecturer at Georgetown University
    Jan 2015 - May 2015 · 5 mos

  • Digital Engagement/Public Affairs at Department of Veterans Affairs
    Jul 2010 - Aug 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos