Preserving Our Nation’s Military Newspaper
Welcome to The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library. Located in Bloomfield, Missouri, our institution is committed to preserving the history of the Stars and Stripes Newspaper and the US Armed Forces. Join us in exploring the fascinating stories and pivotal moments that have shaped our nation’s military history.
Our Mission
The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library documents, collects, preserves, and exhibits materials related to the history, work, contents, scope and role of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper from its origins to the present. The Museum and Library seeks to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Stars and Stripes’ important role in history by preserving, interpreting, and making its archives available to those who are interested in using its resources for research purposes.
Latest From The Museum
Join us for Murder by the Book, an immersive murder mystery dinner at the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.
Stars and Stripes Museum Summer Camp for Aspiring Journalists: The 3rd Annual Journalism Summer Camp will be held Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025 from 10am to 4pm each day at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.
Join us for Kids Day American Revolution at the Stars and Stripes Museum on April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This exciting event is perfect for families looking to explore the American Revolution through engaging activities. Enjoy a period costume presentation, learn about secret communication with code ciphering, and try quill writing. Discover the remarkable stories of women spies and see an invisible ink demonstration. Best of all, this event is FREE to the public! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of learning and exploration. We look forward to seeing you there!
In "Dog Tags Take the Long Road Home," Marc Phillip Yablonka recounts a poignant story of reconnecting a fallen Marine's dog tag to his brother, highlighting the enduring impact of loss and the long journey of healing for the Arnold family.
I worked for the paper from December 1990 until December 2013. A civilian journalist from the Chicago area, I joined Stripes shortly before the Gulf War started and was assigned to the copy desk in Griesheim, Germany. Starting in early 1992, I moved over to the reporters’ side and transferred to the Kaiserslautern bureau to cover U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
In September of 1985, my editor Grace Blancett offered me a chance to uncover stories in Spain's isolated U.S. military outposts, igniting a blend of excitement and apprehension as I prepared for an adventure that would transform my journalistic journey.