Stars and Stripes Military Life

Fears of 'hollow force' unfounded, lawmakers told

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:14:00 -0500

The Congressional Research Service has a message for those who suggest planned defense budget cuts and military compensation curbs will return America to the “hollow force” era of the 1970s.

On-base activities

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Off-base festivities

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Events & Theater

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Recently announced concerts

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Concerts

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

King's Lynn: Arts center has variety of exhibits

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The original plan quickly faded after an hourlong trip recently to the town of King’s Lynn from RAF Mildenhall, England. It wasn’t the cold temperatures or the light rain that dampened plans to explore the town’s Saturday market; it was the near absence of the market itself. All that remains is a sole seafood stand selling fresh cockles and shrimp.

TRICARE for retirees targeted as Defense budgets fall

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:43:00 -0500

As defense budgets grew over the past decade, Congress shrugged off complaints of runaway military health costs and blocked every proposal from the Bush administration to raise TRICARE fees sharply on retirees.

Book review: 'The Operators' gives behind-the-scenes look at Gen. McChrystal

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The journalist who ended Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s tenure as commander of the Afghanistan war is back with “The Operators,” a book about Washington, D.C., power plays, the civilian-military divide in America and the Afghanistan campaign under President Barack Obama.

Seasonal illuminations

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Naples: National Archaelogical Museum holds a trove of ancient artifacts

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Amid the near-constant cacophony of blaring car horns, rumbling traffic and buzzing scooters, among the exaggerated hand gestures, litter and smog, it can be hard to keep in mind that Naples, Italy, and its environs are chock-full of ancient and accessible history.

Nagasaki, Japan: Tateyama Air-raid Shelter

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“If these walls could talk, what would they say?” I thought as I touched the cold, hard concrete on a brisk, gray December morning. “What horrors would they speak of?”

After Hours: Rosmarin im Waldeck, Germany

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

It’s that season when love is in the air and couples put away their worries for a February night to rekindle romance.

AAFES offers 'Coke Big Game' sweepstakes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service in partnership with Coca-Cola is giving military shoppers the opportunity to go on a shopping spree as part of the “Coke Big Game” sweepstakes.

Volksmarch column, Jan. 26

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

As January comes to an end, so does our sixth year as writers of this column. How time flies when you are having fun! We have come a long way since our first article dated Feb. 2, 2006. We have met plenty of new walking friends and have seen beautiful cities and gorgeous countrysides, and shared many happy moments on the trails across Europe.

Seoul: Transformed museum features art made with paper

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Tearing paper into pieces or wadding it up in a ball and throwing it are pastimes for most children, including mine.

Seoul: Take note of this currency on display

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

While skyrocketing gas prices, a housing-market meltdown and high unemployment rate make the value of money the talk of the world, I just wanted to show my family there’s more to it that just what it can buy.

Seoul: Animation center delights kids of all ages

Sun, 9 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Do you or your kids like to play with clay? If so, the Seoul Animation Center is for you.

Norway: Museums are key to popular cities

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

If you’re looking for a little hands-on education vacation, then visit Norway’s popular cities to explore their museums.

Barnham: At military museum, past, present ... and a little movie magic

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

BARNHAM — Bond, James Bond, and tanks, plenty of tanks.