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Arthur “Mac” Millholland, a Korean War veteran from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, served with the U.S. Army’s 7th Infantry Division and became a correspondent for the Pacific Stars and Stripes in 1951. Armed with an M-1 rifle, a portable typewriter, and a reporter’s eye for the human side of war, Millholland documented the experiences of soldiers serving near the front lines in Korea. His memoir offers a vivid look at military journalism, wartime reporting, and the enduring role of Stars and Stripes in connecting service members through news, stories, and shared experience.
Discover the life and legacy of Herbert Mitgang (1920–2013), a distinguished Stars and Stripes managing editor, New York Times critic, and preeminent Lincoln scholar. From his frontline reporting during World War II to his lifelong advocacy for authors' rights, learn how Mitgang’s career shaped the American historical narrative.
Join author Gerald W. Fischer for an engaging evening as he explores the hidden history of Civil War guerrilla warfare in the Western Theater, followed by a special book signing.
Discover the remarkable life of Ron Hatcher, a Stars and Stripes journalist who captured the raw, unfiltered truth of military life from Korea to Tokyo.
Recap and photo gallery of the 14th Annual Liberty Days event.
Join the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on September 17, 2026, for a deep dive into the history of U. S. Grant.