Stars and Stripes
US women’s Olympic fencing team spars near MCAS Iwakuni
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- US women’s Olympic fencing team spars near MCAS Iwakuni
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. women’s Olympic fencing team sparred at the Atago Sports Complex near Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in front of a handful of spectators, July 14, 2021. It was the team’s first full day of practice in Japan ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2021-07-15/tokyo-olympics-us-women-fencing-team-iwakuni-2148527.html
Produced by Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes
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- What is WOKE and Critical Race Theory?
- Runtime
- 45:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- In this episode, we're getting to the bottom of what exactly is "woke" and "critical race theory" and what any of it has to do with our military! Guests: Brian "BK" Kimber, former AF Pararescueman and host of World News with BK Dr. John Witte, professor emeritus from the University of Wisconsin Madison. And the departments of political science in the Robert Lafollette School of Public Affairs Link to World News with BK
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- Olympic torchbearers trade public pageantry for private ceremony
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A muted, guarded event staged Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Tachikawa State Gardens in western Tokyo substituted for the public pageantry of the torch run that usually heralds the Olympic Games.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2021-07-12/tokyo-olympics-torch-relay-coronavirus-covid-19-2126349.html
Produced by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- Take a look inside of the Blue Angels briefing room
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Take a look inside of the Blue Angels pre-flight brief. Before and after every flight, pilots and support officers conduct a brief and debrief. Pilots "chair fly" during the brief to simulate maneuvers done airborne. Watch this video for details.
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- Army fires HIMARS rocket system for first time in Japan
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- American soldiers fired a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on the Japanese island of Hokkaido during a large-scale exercise that concluded Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2021-07-07/us-army-japan-orient-shield-himars-rocket-2074651.html
Footage by the U.S. Army
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- Marine fails, then completes basic training
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Two years after he first stepped on the yellow footprints at Parris Island, Pfc. Nathaniel Mensahsimms, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, returned determined to complete swim qualifications and earn his Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Mensahsimms tells the story of how he wanted to make his dad proud by returning to boot camp and becoming a Marine. Watch this video for details.
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- D.C. National Guard show support during holiday
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The District of Columbia National Guard supported the U.S. Park Police managing the flow of pedestrian traffic along the National Mall on July 4, 2021. Watch this video for details.
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- Four-legged Marines transfer to the Air Force in Tokyo
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A pair of black Labrador retrievers have gone from green to blue, moving from the III Marine Expeditionary Force to new jobs with the 374th Security Forces Squadron in Tokyo.
Produced by Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes
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- Plebe Summer starts at Naval Academy
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Every year, approximately 1,200 candidates are offered appointments to become midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy and are known as “plebes” during Plebe Summer and their first year at the academy. Watch this video for details
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- Thirtle named CEO of Gary Sinise Foundation
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- United States Air Force veteran, Dr. Mike Thirtle has been named the new CEO of the Gary Sinise Foundation. Watch this video for details.
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- Catch the newest Pokemon manhole covers at Ueno Park in Tokyo
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- You don’t have to be playing Pokemon Go to spot some adorable pocket monsters at Ueno Park in Tokyo. Two Pokefuta – manhole covers featuring characters from the popular media franchise – were installed June 14, 2021, outside the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/living/pacific_travel/quick_trips/2021-06-24/catch-the-newest-pokemon-manhole-covers-at-ueno-park-in-Tokyo-1766385.html
Produced by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- Darwin-based Marines wrap up artillery, air support drills with Japan and Australia
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A company of U.S. Marines are finishing up an exercise with Australian and Japanese troops in the Outback that aims to enhance their ability to coordinate artillery and air support with both manned and unmanned aircraft.
Footage by Sarah Taggett and Thomas deVries/U.S. Marine Corps
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- Austin backs independent prosecutors for sexual assault in military
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has for the first time thrown his support behind removing decision-making from military commanders over prosecution in cases of sexual assault.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2021-06-22/In-pentagon-reversal-austin-backs-independent-prosecutors-for-sexual-assault-in-military-1773726.html
Footage courtesy of Department of Defense
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- Space Force gets new installation
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station has been renamed the Kaena Point Space Force Station. Watch this video for the unveiling of the sign.
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- PTSD Awareness Month
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Watch this video for details.
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- Familiar face returns to Okinawa to take charge of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Marine air power in Japan welcomed a familiar face as its new leader recently at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2021-06-11/Familiar-face-returns-to-Okinawa-to-take-charge-of-III-MEF%E2%80%99s-aviation-combat-element-1674858.html
Footage courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- Marines train while conducting pugil stick battles
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. conducted training with pugil sticks. The training helps to develop confidence and ability in the service members as part of the Marine Corps Marital Arts Program syllabus. Watch this video for details.
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- F-35 demo team highlights Atlanta Air Show
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team and the U.S. Navy F-35C Demo Team performed at the Atlanta Air Show which was held in Atlanta. Watch this video for details.
- Title
- Last serving Air Force POW retires
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Lt. Col. Rob Sweet, the last serving Air Force Prisoner of War, retired on June 6, 2020 and recalled the moment during Operation Desert Storm when his A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft was shot down by enemy forces southwest of Basra, Iraq. Watch this video for details.
- Title
- Q-Anon, the murder of an SF soldier, UFO's, and Jim Gant's take on Afghanistan
- Runtime
- 1:00:45
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Jack Murphy and Rod Rodriguez talk about the stories they covered in Season 3, from the death of SF soldier Mark Leshikar to QAnon and the Terrible Game. We also discuss what Jack thinks of the UFO report coming out in June, and he also shares a special message from Afghan war veteran Jim Gant. All that and more on the season finale of Military Matters.
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- Okinawa Marines resume waterborne AAV drills nearly a year after fatal accident
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The Marine Corps on Okinawa has resumed waterborne assault amphibious vehicle training, nearly a year after nine service members died while training in one of the vehicles off the California coast.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/Branches/Marine_Corps/2021-06-10/Okinawa-Marines-resume-waterborne-AAV-operations-nearly-a-year-after-fatal-accident-1667926.html
Footage courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
- Title
- USO celebrates 80th birthday
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Since 1941, the USO has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, and their families. The reach of the USO’s more than 250 centers extends to countries on every continent, operated by thousands of staff and volunteers to serve American service members worldwide. After the 80th anniversary celebration was postponed in February due to COVID-19 restrictions, USO Kaiserslautern was able to celebrate its belated birthday within host-nation guidelines. Watch this video for details.
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- Troops, from divers to musicians, help students relate STEAM subjects to real life
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Navy divers, an explosive ordnance disposal team and the 7th Fleet band were among those who recently demonstrated their expertise in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics to more than 300 students during STEAM Day at Shirley Lanham Elementary School.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/Theaters/Asia_Pacific/2021-06-07/Troops-from-divers-to-musicians-help-DODEA-students-connect-STEAM-subjects-to-real-life-1648995.html
Produced by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- B-52H Stratofortress flies over 30 Allied countries
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A B-52H Stratofortresses, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, took off out of Morón Air Base in Spain on May 31, 2021, for a single-day mission. Watch this video for details.
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- Marlantes has keynote speech at Vietnam War Memorial
- Runtime
- 27:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Author Karl Marlantes was the keynote speaker during the Memorial Day remembrance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Watch this video for details.
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- World War II veterans honored on Memorial Day
- Runtime
- 21:26
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service commemorated. Memorial Day with a special event hosted at the National World War II Memorial. Watch this video for details.
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- Air Force restarts ‘eco tours’ in Tokyo as on-base COVID-19 cases wane
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Two dozen Japanese visitors hiked recently across the U.S. military’s sprawling recreation area in western Tokyo while learning about its history and the plants and animals that live there. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the “eco tour” was the first organized in more than a year by the 374th Airlift Wing at nearby Yokota Air Base.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/Theaters/Asia_Pacific/2021-05-27/Air-Force-restarts-%E2%80%98eco-tours%E2%80%99-at-Tokyo-recreation-area-as-on-base-COVID-19-cases-wane-1591148.html
Produced by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- All Asian-American, Pacific Islander aircrew takes flight
- Runtime
- 6:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A sortie of F-22 Raptors, a KC-135 Stratotanker and a C-17 Globemaster, manned by an all-Asian American and Pacific Islander aircrew, took flight to celebrate AAPI contributions to the military during AAPI heritage month.
As a Total Force Integration event, airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard and active duty Air Force worked together to execute the sortie. In addition to the all-AAPI aircrews, the majority of the maintenance and support personnel involved in the sortie are also AAPI's. The Hawaii Air National Guard is made up of many cultures and there are representatives of every race at all levels, with a majority being AAPI. Watch this video for details.
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- Master sergeant breaks down his tattoo's
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- United States Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Garcia explains the sentimental meaning behind his tattoo artwork showcasing his pride for Asian American Pacific Islander Month. Watch this video for details.
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- Town Hall to build veteran vaccine acceptance held by Team Rubicon, and the Veterans Coalition
- Runtime
- 43:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A town hall hosted by Team Rubicon and the Veterans Coalition was held for veterans to push the acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccination. Watch this video for details.
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- Decades after Korean War, 94 year old veteran receives Medal of Honor
- Runtime
- 3:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Col. Ralph Puckett, the 94-year-old retired Army Ranger was awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless and heroic combat actions with the Eighth Army Ranger Company at Hill 205 in the vicinity of Unsan, Korea, from Nov. 25-26, 1950. For his actions, Puckett was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross on March 5, 1951. Seventy years later, that award is being upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Watch this video for details.
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- After Hours: Retro vending machines dispense tastes of yesteryear just outside Tokyo
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Some people are drawn to the Used Tire Market in Sagamihara, Japan, for a set of retreads or discounted rims. Others come for the hot noodles, toasted sandwiches, glass-bottle Cokes and odd knicknacks offered by scores of vintage vending machines surrounding the shop.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/lifestyle/retro-vending-machines-dispense-tastes-of-yesteryear-at-used-tire-market-outside-tokyo-1.674068
Produced by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
- Title
- A former West Point cadet vanishes without a trace
- Runtime
- 32:55
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Maura Murray's disappearance 17 years ago has left investigators and her family confused and dumbfounded. She was a former West Point cadet with dreams of becoming a nurse. Then one day after exhibiting strange behavior, she vanished.
Jack Murphy talks with her sister, Julie Murray, about one of the first disappearances of the social media age to capture the attention of the public. What happened to Maura Murray?
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- Norfolk District Army Core of Engineers restore reefs with specialized rig
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Norfolk District United States Army Corps of Engineers Commander Col. Patrick Kinsman visited the reef habitat location of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project in Virginia Beach, Va. on April 28, 2021. The contractor, Seaward Marine Corporation, constructed a one-of-a-kind rig system to place 56 reef structures at a time. Watch this video for details.
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- Thrill-seekers can fly through the treetops near Naval Air Facility Atsugi
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Tree Cross Adventure, not far from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, offers an unforgettable zip lining experience you won’t soon forget.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/lifestyle/thrill-seekers-can-fly-through-the-treetops-near-naval-air-facility-atsugi-1.67238
Produced by Daniel Betancourt/Stars and Stripes
- Title
- (PREVIEW) FAST TAKE: Servicemembers vs The Vaccine
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Defense One reporter Elizabeth Howe joins Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy to discuss the reaction to last week's episode, some of the strange arguments we've heard against getting the vaccine, and some "conspiracy" theories behind what some think the vaccine REALLY is.
Follow us on Twitter @stripesmmpod and don't forget to share this episode!
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- F-22 demo team highlights air show
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A United States Air Force F-22 Raptor performed aerial maneuvers during the 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. on May 9, 2021. The F-22, a fifth-generation fighter incorporating fourth-generation stealth aircraft, has the ability to fly at supersonic speed without afterburners. Watch this video for details.
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- Fast take: Service members vs. the vaccine
- Runtime
- 24:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Defense One reporter Elizabeth Howe joins Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy to discuss the reaction to last week's episode, some of the strange arguments they've heard against getting the vaccine, and some "conspiracy" theories behind what some think the vaccine REALLY is. Follow us on Twitter @stripesmmpod and don't forget to share this episode.
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- Symphony of destruction, construction: Airman practice rapid runway repair in Tokyo
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Blades on concrete cutters whirred, bulldozers chugged and machinery bashed the ground during a recent symphony of destruction and reconstruction at the home of U.S. Forces Japan. The work simulated the way engineers would rapidly repair the runway if there was a missile attack.
Produced by Seth Robson and Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
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- (Preview) Service members vs. the vaccine
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A surprising number of service members have gone public stating they're not taking any of the COVID vaccines. This week, Military Matters talks with an ER doctor and U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Dr. Kamal Kalsi, Defense One reporter Elizabeth Howe and the director of the Bi-Partisan Commission on Biodefense Dr. Ashe George.
Are you getting the vaccine?
Email us at militarymatters@stripes.com
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- Title
- V-E Day celebrated at WWII Memorial
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service commemorated Victory in Europe (V-E) Day with a special event hosted at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday May 8, 2021. Watch this video for details.
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- Vietnam vet shares story about brother who died during WWII
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- United States Air Force and Vietnam War veteran Lt. Col. Sidney O. Wade, Jr. shares a story about his older brother who died at 18 during World War II. Watch this video for details.
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- Service women send Mother's Day shoutouts
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- First Lt. Paige Runco and Lt. Col. Brenda Meredith send Mother's Day shoutouts from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany.
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- Joint exercise in Alaska mimics what future conflict could feel like
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The massive Northern Edge joint exercise kicked off in Alaska on May 3, 2021, bringing together about 15,000 U.S. airmen, sailors, Marines and soldiers and 240 ships and aircraft, including the Air Force’s newly upgraded fighter, the F-15EX Eagle ll.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/news/us/joint-exercise-of-us-forces-in-alaska-mimics-what-future-conflict-could-feel-like-1.672168
Footage by Amy Younger/U.S. Air Force
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
- Title
- Who is Edwin Stanton? Part 2: Before he liked Lincoln
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Before being named Secretary of War by President Abraham Lincoln, Edwin McMasters Stanton grew up in Steubenville, Ohio as an abolitionist, promising to help eradicate slavery. Stanton and Lincoln worked together prior to his appointment, and the Ohio native didn't care too much about the future president. Watch this video for details.
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- Davidson, handing INDOPACOM’s reins to Aquilino, takes one last jab at China
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Adm. Philip Davidson took a parting shot at Beijing on April 30, 2021, as he ended his 39-year Navy career and handed the reins of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to the former head of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Read more: https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/davidson-handing-indopacom-s-reins-to-aquilino-takes-one-last-jab-at-china-1.671850
Footage courtesy of the Department of Defense
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
- Title
- Florida Panthers revitalizing War Memorial
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Florida Panthers organization’s revitalization of the War Memorial Auditorium and construction of a new state-of-the-art practice and community ice facility in Ft. Lauderdale is now fully underway and slated for a Summer 2022 debut. Panthers' CEO and President, Matt Caldwell talked to Stars and Stripes about the new facility. Watch this video for details.
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- Florida Panthers CEO, Army veteran continues service with team
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Florida Panthers President and CEO Matthew Caldwell is an Army veteran who continues using the skills he learned on the battlefield to the boardroom. Watch this video for details.
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- Watch USS John Finn launch SM-6 missile off Southern California
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn launched an SM-6 missile during an exercise off Southern California, April 25, 2021.
Footage courtesy of the U.S. Navy
Edited by Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes
- Title
- Service members vs. the vaccine
- Runtime
- 1:34:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- A surprising number of service members have gone public stating they're not taking any of the COVID vaccines. This week, Military Matters talks with an ER doctor and U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Dr. Kamal Kalsi, Defense One reporter Elizabeth Howe and the director of the Bi-Partisan Commission on Biodefense Dr. Ashe George. Are you getting the vaccine? Email us at militarymatters@stripes.com.
