U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Imhotep Woodby, left, sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 (CLR-37), 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), Brigadier General Adam Chalkley, center left, the commanding general of 3rd MLG, Lance Cpl. Cruz Mendez, center right, a financial technician with CLR-37, 3rd MLG, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Winston Small, right, a disbursing chief with CLR-37, 3rd MLG, pose for a photo on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, May 2, 2024.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brenden B. Kuhlmann, an artillery electronics technician with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, was meritoriously promoted to Staff Sergeant on April 11. This achievement marks another milestone in his remarkable career characterized by dedication, commitment, and his third meritorious promotion.
April 11, 2024, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael Bamba, the sergeant major of 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for heroically saving the life of a civilian in Okinawa, Japan.
America Fest 2024 featured aircraft static-displays, live music, food vendors, and a variety of performances aimed toward strengthening the invaluable bond with our host nation.
Since 1982, the HH-60G Pave Hawk has created a valiant legacy of combat search and rescue, disaster relief, casualty evacuation and medivac for the U.S. Air Force. From the hot and dry deserts of the middle east, to the stormy seas of the pacific, rescue operators have felt assurance in this bird saving people on their worst days.
U.S. service members, children from local preschools, and Okinawa residents gather for an Earth Day cleanup and tree-planting at Nature Mirai Kan in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2024.
High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.
It’s time again for American Festival, a community favorite, on Kadena Air Base.
The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.
Sarah, originally from Minnesota, is a lover of all things hockey and a proud Marine Corps spouse of seventeen years.
In Okinawa, the temperatures in April can get so hot you might think it’s already summer. Head to Okuma Beach to celebrate the return of the summer heat at its annual festival featuring live music, fun activities and more.
Social and mental health can be hard as a military child.
Nestled in the heart of America, the Stars and Stripes Museum stands as a testament to military journalists who have chronicled the essence of service and sacrifice.
In Japan, “meishi,” or business cards, are an ever-important tool for Japanese salarymen.
Taste of Okinawa
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Welcome to the Pacific