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Troopers block Bama Schools 1963
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William Holden and Brenda Marshall pose for a picture together.

William Holden and Brenda Marshall arrive in Tokyo, 1958

Haneda Tokyo International Airport, Japan, March 30, 1958: Movie star William Holden, accompanied by his wife, former actress Brenda Marshall, arrived at Tokyo International Airport

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson talks to a reporter at her Tokyo hotel.

Soul is nothing new — Mahalia’s always had it

The one-time washwoman was interviewed by Pacific Stars and Stripes in her Tokyo hotel on April 24, 1971 following her singing performance for Empress Nagako and other members of the imperial family Friday. This article first appeared in the Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Apr. 26, 1971. It is republished unedited in its original form.

Miss USA, Chelsea Cooley, meets with the Marine guards from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo during a visit to Japan.

Marines in Japan get grits, gravy ... and a visit from Miss USA

One of the first things the Marines noticed, after the bright eyes and radiant smile, is that Miss USA Chelsea Cooley is down to earth.

Actor Eric Bana talks to troops about his many film roles, including "The Hulk" and "Black Hawk Down," during an online session organized by the USO, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.

Actor Eric Bana talks about his military roles, including ‘Black Hawk Down,’ at USO event

Australian action star Eric Bana spoke via video link to troops, sharing backstories to some of his famous movie roles.

Service members and veterans take part in a virtual meetup with the stars of “The Covenant,” Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim, at the USO on Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Friday, April 21, 2023.

Stars of ‘The Covenant’ surprise US service members with appearance by Jimmy Kimmel

Participants stationed at Yokosuka, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, and along the U.S. southern border, where members of the Texas National Guard are participating in Operation Lone Star, quizzed Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim about their methods, the movie-making process and other topics.

Torrejon Air Base, Spain, May, 1964: Actress Ann-Margret, visiting Torrejon Air Base during a break in the filming of "The Pleasure Seekers," doesn't seem to be convinced that putting on a flight helmet is a good idea.

Ann-Margret digs the military

FOUR YEARS AGO, a swinging coed from Northwestern University headed for Europe with a USO tour that supercharged audiences from Germany to Iceland.

Joe DiMaggio, second from left, gives batting tips to (left to right) Marcelino Agcaoili, Isao Itoh and Shozo Shigematsu of the Taiyo Whales. At right is Oakland A's pitching coach Bill Posedel.

DiMaggio likes A's chances — Taiyo's, too

The Athletics’ first year in their new Oakland home left Joe DiMaggio, their vice president in charge of class, enthusiastic over the club’s chances for a pennant.