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.
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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.
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Barry Williams’ journey with Stars and Stripes began long before he joined the organization. As an Air Force officer stationed in Norway in 1985, Williams became an avid reader of the publication. “I was a news junkie,” he recalls, “and Stripes was just something I felt very connected to from the mission.”
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We are reaching out to you, our valued supporters, to ask for your help in ensuring that Barney remains well-fed and healthy. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to provide for Barney’s food, veterinary care, and overall well-being.
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The Paint for a Cause Fundraiser for The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library is an exciting opportunity for the community to come together and contribute to a large-scale art project. This project consists of five panels, each standing 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, designed with triangles that visitors can paint, adding their touch to a collaborative masterpiece.
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