From the Archives
Nearly 70 years after USS Indianapolis tragedy, survivor tells his tale
Just past midnight July 30, 1945, two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the USS Indianapolis with almost 1,200 people aboard.
Distribution lagged for months at overseas US military bases during COVID-19 vaccine rollout, IG says
The Army and Air Force didn’t prioritize overseas service members and dependents who had no other COVID-19 vaccination options, leading to long distribution delays at many U.S. bases last year, a Pentagon Inspector General’s report said.
From talking with stars to being one: White House honors veteran’s volunteerism at Army posts in Germany
U.S. Army veteran David Stewart has worked with presidents, famous musicians and movie stars, but his dedication to helping military retirees and spouses in Germany reap the fruits of prior service is what stands out most to many.
AFN marks 7-figure milestone for its overseas streaming service
U.S. service members, Defense Department civilians, military retirees and their families living overseas together have watched more than 1 million hours of American Forces Network streaming TV since the service launched two years ago, according to the DOD.
Finding sweet spot between informative and zany at AFN
— There’s no Geico gecko, no Flo the insurance lady and no William Shatner hawking hotel deals.
US military drops COVID-19 mask requirement in South Korea
Masks are no longer required on any US military installation or facility in South Korea, although individual commanders may mandate them in high-traffic indoor areas.
US military lifts Seoul travel ban as South Korea continues to wrestle with COVID-19
U.S. Forces Korea did away with the ban on Thursday, according to a news release. The command is responsible for about 28,500 service members, along with civilian employees, contractors and their families.