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S/Sgt. Arthur "Mac" Millholland sits outdoors near Taegu, Korea, in 1951 with an M-1 rifle and a Stars and Stripes tywriter while working on a story.

Striper Spotlight- Arthur “Mac” Millholland

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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.

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Striper Spotlight- Brian Brooks

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Brian S. Brooks, former associate dean at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and president of the Stars and Stripes Museum and Library, shares a personal and professional reflection on the legacy of the Stars and Stripes. From his family’s multi-generational connection to the newspaper to his tenure as European editor, Brooks explores the vital importance of an editorially independent “soldiers’ newspaper” and addresses the recent challenges to its First Amendment mission.

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Striper Spotlight: Tom Biermann

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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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