Stars and Stripes Military Life

Off-base events

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:11:00 +0000

On-base activities

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Concerts

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Shows and theater

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Recently announced concerts

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After Hours: The Cock in Lavenham, England

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:02:00 +0000

Admittedly, the meat pie wasn’t the most venturesome dish I could have ordered. But my, was it tasty.

After Hours: Tonchinkan in Sasebo, Japan

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Every group of friends needs a place to eat, drink and be merry.

France: Lorraine cemetery largest WWII American gravesite in Europe

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:01:00 +0000

In the rolling hills of eastern France lie the remains of 10,489 Americans who gave their lives for their country.

No sign of intelligent life in latest ‘Star Trek’ adventure

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:01:00 +0000

The USS Enterprise’s mission is to boldly go where no man has gone before. Unfortunately, the latest “Star Trek” game isn’t particularly bold and goes where many have gone before.

Volksmarch column, May 15, 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

While the weather is warming up, the rain is showing up at walks on a regular basis. Don’t let this get in the way of a good volksmarch; just pack a dry pair of socks and an extra pair of shoes in case you get wet. This is another holiday weekend across Europe, so there will be plenty of walks Monday, too.

Reel Expectations: 2013 Summer Movie Preview

Thu, 9 May 2013 23:37:00 +0000

These are a few of the movies the staff of Stars and Stripes are anticipating as summer approaches. All dates are U.S. release dates unless otherwise noted.

Wandering through Sicily with an eye for awe

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:01:00 +0000

A photo essay explores the charm of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Good, bad or just weird, DC stars unite for ‘Injustice’

Thu, 9 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The one-on-one fighting game from Warner Bros. Games features 12 of DC Comics’ heroic powerhouses and 12 of DC’s most maniacal villains. Gamers can play competitively online or on split-screen or battle their way through the storyline.

Commissaries feel hiring freeze, fear new budget squeeze

Thu, 9 May 2013 13:43:00 +0000

Base commissaries face turbulent times as staff vacancies swell under a federal hiring freeze, employee furloughs remain a worry and the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) digests budget guidance for fiscal 2015 that will force new efficiencies on stores and possibly deeper cuts to store operations.

Frankfurt: German museum exhibit addresses hot topic of climate change

Thu, 9 May 2013 04:02:00 +0000

Through mid-September, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, is presenting the exhibit “Planet 3.0.” The interactive show reviews how the Earth has evolved since its inception 4.5 billion years ago and, based on current global conditions, where things appear to be headed.

After Hours: Il Tucano in Naples beach of Baia, Italy

Thu, 9 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Pizza by the meter, anyone? If you love pizza, head to Il Tucano restaurant and pizzeria in the port of Naples’ beach suburb of Baia. Here, pizza is its specialty, and a half meter is plenty for two.