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Poems about Black History

Editor’s Note: Here are some poems from military spouse Latorial Faison. Read more about Latorial...
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On war and football: Sun Tzu and Bill Belichick

Sun Tzu, the legendary Chinese Military General, lived over two thousand years ago. He’s best known...
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Left: Sun Tzu, Right: Bill Belichick at FedExField on Aug. 28, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. Keith Allison/Creative Commons
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Vet takes on suicide with broadcast ambitions

Moved by an epidemic of suicides among U.S. military veterans, one veteran aims to help stem the...
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Photo courtesy of Glenn Towery
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El Nido: Family explores a piece of paradise in the Philippines

During the hot and muggy August summer, my parents and I set out for a two-week tour of Asia.  It...
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Poems about Black History
On war and football: Sun Tzu and Bill Belichick
Vet takes on suicide with broadcast ambitions
El Nido: Family explores a piece of paradise in the Philippines

Black History Month, a look back at triumphs made in Marine Corps

News
February 01, 2015

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan --
Today’s Marine Corps reflects the face of our nation with different ethnicities, genders, origins, beliefs and is supported by an illustrious history of change.

To commemorate that change,...

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My run-in with a Japanese wild boar

News
January 29, 2015

I’m not the smartest guy in the world. Neither family nor friends will dispute that.

So the story I’m about to tell makes perfect sense to those who know me.

On the other hand, I’m not bravest person in world. Let’s just say that...

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Photos by Tetsuo Nakahara, Stripes Okinawa

Throw the beans at demons Feb. 3!

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January 26, 2015

For those of you venturing out in town on Feb. 3, be sure to watch out for flying beans and fleeing ogres.

The Japanese celebrate Setsubun, which literally means “change of seasons,” on this day to kick off the preparation for the upcoming...

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