Stripes Monthly Update: Revised November 2009

Volume 4, Issue 1 – November 2009 Grief and shock follow Fort Hood shooting Investigations begin on the Hill today in hopes of answering the question: How did this happen? Stars and Stripes covered the Fort Hood shooting with a rapidly penned series of articles that effectively communicate the community’s grief and shock in the face of multiple deaths and injuries. Remote warfare: waging the battle unseen Also getting top views is a recent article on the difficulties faced by the drone operators who track insurgents from Creech Air Force Base in Nevada. The story prompted a flurry of letters from our readers, both sympathetic and critical.   This e-mail update is sponsored by Military personnel are earning their degrees from Southwestern College while being stationed around the globe. Click here for info.
Challenges of working together Courtesy photo   Earlier this month, Stars and Stripes reported on relations between U.S. and Afghan forces. Troubles range from strict rules of engagement to culture clash—and an enemy prepared to seize every advantage. Read article and view Photo Gallery. Amusements take a back seat at Kandahar Courtesy photo   Turn out the lights, the party’s over. Karaoke, salsa and hip-hop gatherings and a few other popular programs have been shut down at Kandahar, and it could happen at other installations in Afghanistan as commanders carry out a directive by Gen. Stanley McChrystal to focus more on the mission. Most-read stories on Stripes.com this month: Body of AFN broadcaster found near tracks in Italy Ramstein chaplain found dead at home At the helm of a U.S. warship, a Vietnam refugee comes home French military effort in Afghanistan earning respect of U.S. troops Family struggles to restart after stepfather's sex abuse conviction Navy doctor accused of assaulting patients in Japan, Kuwait Airmen sound off on reflective-belt requirement Europe's creepy places: Even when it's not Halloween, boneyards and damp, creaky places can chill the bones Air Force might eliminate mandatory PT Animals provide Navy with a better view under the water, aiding security efforts   Stripes Holiday Messages Post a free holiday greeting for your loved ones overseas to find in the pages of Stars and Stripes! "Mommy & Me" photo contest Stars and Stripes offers more than bragging rights with its "Mommy & Me" photo contest. Post your Infant, Toddler or Small Fry image – and come back and vote for your favorite starting December 8. Shop Stars and Stripes For that special someone, consider the handsome photo book "Serving in Iraq," now available at StripesStore.com. Or purchase one of the many unique images taken by Stars and Stripes over the years from our photo gallery. Thank you for reading Stars and Stripes monthly update. Please, add the "From" address above to your address book to ensure proper delivery of this newsletter. If you would like more information about these or other topics, please email our Marketing Department. You may also write us at: Stars and Stripes Marketing Department, 529 14th Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20045. Unsubscribe: Follow this link if you do not want to receive any more mailings from Stars and Stripes. Update: Click on this link to update your preferences. Send: Click this link to forward this message to a friend.