During the mid-1950s—specifically from 1954 to 1956—Silverstein found his artistic footing at the Hardy Barracks building, home of the Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper. Serving as a military cartoonist, he produced work that became an essential morale booster for thousands of servicemen and women stationed overseas during a period of high geopolitical tension.
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President of the Board of Directors Brian S. Brooks shares his perspective on the critical importance of First Amendment protections for Stars and Stripes, reflecting on his time as a civilian editor and the ongoing need for a free, independent military press.
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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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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.
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S.J. Stout, a native of Tyler, Texas, embarked on a diverse and colorful journey before becoming a celebrated military cartoonist.
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We are proud to feature Ron Jensen in our Striper Spotlight, a distinguished journalist whose career with European Stars & Stripes captured some of the most pivotal moments in modern military and global history.
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