Stripes Today
Memories with Stars and Stripes
A collection of reader submitted Memories with Stars and Stripes Pacific.
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Leaving the military? This program helps troops tap into civilian jobs
Introduced in 1991 and mandatory for outgoing military members since 2011, the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, has become an invaluable resource for veterans leaving active-duty service and re-entering the civilian workforce.
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Aged liberators return to Manila to commemorate historic WWII battle’s 80th anniversary
A pair of U.S. veterans are headed home after one of the last visits to the Philippines by Americans who fought there during World War II.
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Pentagon extends tour length for troops bringing families to South Korea
The Pentagon has tacked a year on the length of a tour of duty for service members who bring their families with them to South Korea.
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Motorcycle safety ride aims to prevent accidents amid rising fatalities on Okinawa
Tom Quinn and Matt Nevins laugh when they recall particularly close calls they’ve experienced while riding their motorcycles on Okinawa.
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‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border
Nearly 500 Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to soldiers near the DMZ this week, marking the first time a Washington congresswoman’s annual program has reached overseas.
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Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family
A U.S. Army colonel’s great-grandson returned a “good luck” flag Wednesday to the nephew of a Japanese soldier who carried it into battle during World War II.