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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.
Join us for the 8th Annual Stars and Stripes Museum Trivia Night on March 8, 2025, to support local schools, honor military heroes, and enjoy an evening of trivia and interactive art in our new addition.
Join us for our exciting January Kids Day at the Museum as we talk about the Civil War in Southeast Missouri in 1865! This event is free and open to the public.
Dan Coberly reflects on 27 years in military journalism, emphasizing the critical need for journalists to maintain independence and focus on local reporting to effectively inform and engage readers.
The publisher at European Stars and Stripes was an Air Force colonel named Gene Townsend. From a stack of candidates that he later told me was about 140 people, he selected me as editor. He said he received high marks about me from Joe Lyons, who was the publisher of The Times-Union at the time.
Join us for our exciting November Kids Day at the Museum as we celebrate the 163rd anniversary of the Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper! This event is free and open to the public.