Striper Spotlight- Ronald Hatcher
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.
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Striper Spotlight- Brian Brooks
Brian S. Brooks is a former associate dean and longtime faculty member at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He also served as the top European editor of Stars and Stripes from 1997 to 1999 and currently serves as president of the Stars and Stripes Museum and Library in Bloomfield, Missouri, where the newspaper
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Striper Spotlight- Al Ricketts
Al Ricketts, dedicated 15 years to the Stars and Stripes newspaper, beginning his career in 1952 and concluding in February 1968. As the Entertainment Editor for the Pacific edition, he penned the popular column “On the Town,” bringing vibrant stories and insights to military readers across the region. You can read some of Al Ricketts
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Striper Spotlight: Tom Biermann
Tom Biermann- Years at Stripes: 1988 – 2006 Tom Biermann’s journey with Stars and Stripes is a testament to dedication and transformation in military journalism. His 18-year tenure saw him navigate through various key roles, leaving an indelible mark on the publication’s operations and reach. Career Progression 1998: Joined as International Circulation Director in D.C. 2000-2004:
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‘How a Man Feels in Battle’ in the Thibodaux, Louisiana Stars and Stripes newspaper
Al Green reads “How a Man Feels in Battle” an article in the Thibodaux, Louisiana Stars and Stripes newspaper
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Medal of Honor Recipient Donald E. Ballard
(EDITOR’S NOTE: To mark the 160th anniversary of Missouri-founded Stars and Stripes, our nation’s military newspaper, this is one of a series of articles on the importance of commitment and service to our democracy. Some information in the article was provided by Wikipedia.) By JIM MARTIN, Former President National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library Medal of
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Spirit of Democracy
(EDITOR’S NOTE: To mark the 160th anniversary of Missouri-founded Stars and Stripes, our nation’s military newspaper, this is the first of a series of articles on the importance of commitment and service to our democracy. On Nov. 6 at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Second Annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner
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Famous quotes about the Stars and Stripes military newspaper
I do not believe that any one factor could have done more to sustain the morale of the A.E.F. than The Stars and Stripes. General John J. (Blackjack) Pershing This newspaper should be the equivalent of a soldier’s hometown newspaper, with no censorship of its contents, other than for security. General Dwight D. Eisenhower I
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Bombers Hail One-Man Air Force
In the January 19, 1944 issue of the American Military newspaper, The Stars and Stripes, is what should be considered one of the reporter’s Andy Rooney’s very best Stripes articles. He wrote of a U. S. fighter pilot who makes Western movie heroes seem possible in their adventures against terrible odds. The airman, Major James
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