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Stars and Stripes: Core values

 Stars and Stripes news organization is committed to a set of core values detailed in a message from our publisher.

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Finding Okinawa’s remaining Sony Bouya figures

Sony Bouya stands still and watchful reminding drivers to slow down.

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Watch out for Halloween traffic restrictions in Mihama American Village area

With a large crowd expected in Mihama American Village to celebrate Halloween, a traffic restriction is scheduled for the commercial area near Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base.

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Confessions and parenting transgressions

I’ve always been wracked with guilt over the slightest transgressions. I cut my toenails too short. I’m always late. I don’t call my relatives enough. I sleep in. You name it, I feel guilty about it.

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Coaching: People helping people navigate life

Life has its challenges. Why not lean on a coach to help walk you through the process of discovering how to overcome life’s challenges?

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VIDEO: Stripes’ leadership hits AFN airwaves in Korea

Stars and Stripes’ leadership visited the AFN studio at Camp Humphreys on Oct. 23 for a live radio show to discuss Stripes’ mission and the services it provides the military community.

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VIDEO: Preserve what matters: Be responsible when drinking and avoid driving

MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services, Provost Marshal’s Office, Substance Abuse Control Office, and commanders all respond to and manage Alcohol-Related Incidents, and emphasize the effect ARIs have on the Marines, their families, and the community at large.

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Get your photos published in Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine, deadline Jan. 25, 2026

In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Okinawa military community shares ghost stories

My commander didn’t believe when I told him why I was late. Last week I had shown up without my CAC for the same reason. My office is haunted.

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Celebrating Halloween safely with pets

Over half of pet parents plan to dress up their dogs for Halloween, according to a Wag! survey.

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Japan Tip of the Day: Recycling PET bottles at grocery stores

Since my move to Japan, I have found many things to love, but also a few things that stress me out. One of those is off-base recycling.

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Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and his many lives

From late September 2025, NHK’s Asadora, Japan’s most-watched morning drama series and a national cultural staple, debuted “The Ghost Writer’s Wife”, telling the story of Setsu Koizumi, the wife of Greek-Irish-Japanese writer Lafcadio Hearn.

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Red Bull giving away $50,000 in prizes

Military shoppers can rev up some excitement by entering to win a Red Bull KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition bike in the latest sweepstakes presented by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Red Bull.

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