National Television
ABC Breaking News
Following the horrific attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021, Kelly was invited to share her thoughts and share information about the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (end of the segment) on ABC News Live. Watch her segment here.
CNN New Day & ABC Nightline
On August 17, 2021, Kelly appeared on CNN’s New Day where she talked to host John Berman about ending the Forever War. Watch her segment here.
In the midst of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, Kelly also appeared on ABC’s Nightline. You can watch that clip here (Kelly appears at the seven minute mark).
Writing, Reporting, and Personal Essays
New York Times
I Fed My Husband a Combat Ration to Teach Him about My Military Childhood
Received over 100,000 unique clicks
Publication Date: April 17, 2019
Section: New York Times Magazine, At War Blog, and New York Times Food Section
Washington Post
I never understood why my father died in Afghanistan. Neither did our leaders.
Promoted by CNN’s Jake Tapper
Publication Date: January 13, 2020
Section: Opinion/PostEverything
New York Times
My Father Died in Afghanistan and I Support Colin Kaepernick
A New York Times Editor’s Pick, Promoted by CNN’s Don Lemon
Publication Date: September 27, 2017
Section: Opinion
CNN Opinion
20 years after 9/11, where do we go from here?
Publication Date: September 7, 2021
Reader’s Digest
Eating Army Food Brings Me Back to Some of the Best Times in My Childhood
Publication Date: April 2021 (Magazine), July 15, 2021 (Online)
TAPS Magazine
Choosing Hope: Honoring the Legacies of our Fallen Heroes
Publication Date: August 31, 2021
Following in Dad’s Footsteps
Publication Date: May 21, 2017
The War Horse
She Needs a Background Check and a Day Pass to Visit Her Father’s Grave, Part 1
Publication Date: September 19, 2018
She Needs a Background Check and a Day Pass to Visit Her Father’s Grave, Part 2
Publication Date: September 26, 2018
Gold Star on Graduation Day
Publication Date: June 20, 2019
Republished to Military.com
Brooklyn Magazine
Interview with 2018 National Books Critic Circle Award Finalist Edwidge Danticat
Publication Date: February 28, 2018
Sports Illustrated
A son carried on his love for the Royals even after his father’s death
Publication Date: October 9, 2014
Kansas State Athletics
During Kelly’s three years with Kansas State Athletics, she published over 800 feature stories on their website. Below are a few highlights:
Bill Snyder Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
Publication date: December 9, 2015
A Long Road to Success: Tyler Lockett’s Story
Publication Date: April 28, 2015
Language Barrier? Not in this House
Publication Date: April 15, 2016
The Human Mortar (Part 1, Part 2)
Publication Date: December 15-16, 2015
A Special Bond: Kaiden Schroeder’s Story
Publication Date: September 4, 2014
Sporting Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs Cheer on Sporting KC
Publication Date: May 10, 2013
Last Kick: PK miss leads to unlikely story
Publication date: August 10, 2012
Aggievillains take Manhattan by storm
Publication date: September 21, 2012
New Year's Resolutions, SKC style
Publication date: January 2, 2013
View all of Kelly’s work with Sporting Kansas City
The Manhattan Mercury
Kelly worked as a sports writer and reporter for the Manhattan Mercury from 2011-13. In addition to her beat covering K-State Athletics, she covered local high school sports and wrote general interest stories. Here are a few highlights:
College Football: Hubert Carries the Day against OU, K-State Fans Flood Phoenix for Pep Rally
Track and Field: Erik Kynard Breaks More Records
Women’s Basketball: Texada a Steady Force for K-State
General: KSU Looking to Hire Sport Psychologist, Young K-State Fan Affected by Sandy Doesn’t Miss a Game
High School Sports: Senior Midfielder Anchors MHS
Professional soccer: Two Families with K-State Roots Live Strong in Kansas City
The Huffington Post
Female Athletes and Coaches Are Undervalued in the World of Sports
Publication Date: May 16, 2012