By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 28, 2011
Ron Alvey ©Stars and Stripes
Eagle Base, Bosnia and Herzegovina, November 17, 1998: Spc. Victor Buller's doorway barber shop at "Tent City 2" lacks amenities like opinionated locals and old copies of "Police Gazette," but for Spc. David Parker, it will have to do. Both soldiers are assigned to 13th Signal Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. Buller also cuts his own hair, and says he hasn't paid for a trim in 3½ years.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 27, 2011
Ken George Stars and Stripes
Tokyo, October, 1983: Jimmy Connors reacts with disgust after missing an easy shot against Japanese Davis Cup player Hitoshi Shirato in the first round of the Seiko Super Tennis Tournament. It was one of the few bad moments in the match for Connors, who won, 6-0, 6-1. Connors, the tounament's number-two seed, ended up losing to Scott Davis in the semifinals; Davis, in turn, lost to top-seeded Ivan Lendl in the finals.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 26, 2011
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Tokyo, November, 1970: Archbishop Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus, talks to reporters during a stopover in Tokyo on his way home from an appearance at the United Nations General Assembly. Makarios, also the head of the Greek Orthodox Church on Cyprus, led the Mediterranean island nation through some of its most turbulent years. During his Tokyo visit, he spoke of the recent death of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, saying that his successor, Anwar Sadat, "would perhaps not have the same influence as Nasser."
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read a story about Archbishop Makarios' press conference here.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 25, 2011
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Tokyo, April, 1956: Oregon farmer Henry Holt enjoys the antics of three Korean orphans attired in souvenirs of their just-completed visit to the United States. Holt — who had already found homes in the U.S. for two dozen Korean kids — led a group of 25 to Hollywood, where they took part in the production of "Battle Hymn," a film about a children's airlift in the early days of the Korean conflict. More than a half-century later, the work started by Holt and his wife, Bertha, continues as Holt International.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read a story about the orphans' U.S. adventure here.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 24, 2011
Bob Milnes ©Stars and Stripes
Berlin, February, 1967: A Communist border guard on the other side of the Berlin Wall is ready to take a picture of his own as he finds himself facing the lens of a Stars and Stripes photographer. The guards were ruthlessly efficient in their efforts to keep people from escaping to the West, as more than 100 people were slain at the border between 1961 and the fall of the hated barrier in 1989.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 23, 2011
Dan Evans ©Stars and Stripes
South Vietnam, March, 1971: An American servicemember driving along a Vietnamese road appears to have discovered that the path to the hearts of local people of all ages is paved with ... a couple of packs of Salems?
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 22, 2011
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Tokyo, January, 1961: Actress Shirley MacLaine scores a direct hit with a thick cream pie to the face of publicist Cameron Shipp during a break in the filming of "My Geisha" at Tokyo's Kabuki Theater. The incident followed a recent recollection by Shipp of the pie fights in the old Mack Sennett movies; MacLaine asked him what he would charge to place himself on the receiving end, and he said the going rate was $10. After surprising Shipp with the pie, MacLaine presented him with a check for $100, which he said he would frame.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 21, 2011
Ted Rohde ©Stars and Stripes
Normandy, France, June 5, 1969: Soldiers from the U.S. Army 8th Infantry Division's airborne component take part in the French government's torch-lighting ceremony at Utah Beach, one of many events marking the 25th anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day. An estimated 10,000 World War II veterans, led by Gen. Omar Bradley, attended the three-day commemoration.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 20, 2011
Ken George ©Stars and Stripes
Tokyo, February, 1982: Running legend Johnny Kelley, 75, is in good spirits after finishing the 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) Ome Marathon, held on the streets of Tokyo's western outskirts. His time wasn't recorded, but he reportedly finished about an hour behind winner and fellow American Kirk Pfeffner, who was timed in 1:31:20. Kelley ran the Boston Marathon 61 times, winning it in 1935 and 1945 and finishing second seven times. He also competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, finishing 18th, and the 1948 Games at London, finishing 21st at age 42.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 19, 2011
L. Emmett Lewis Jr. ©Stars and Stripes
Spangdahlem, Germany, June, 1986: Iron reinforcing rods rise above the completed portion of a new aircraft avionics facility for the 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 18, 2011
Michael Abrams ©Stars and Stripes
Frankfurt, Germany, June 25, 1992: Bruce Springsteen brings his usual high-energy show to a capacity crowd of 12,000 at the Frankfurt Festhalle. "The Boss" played for nearly three hours.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read Stars and Stripes' review of the show here.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 17, 2011
Michael Abrams ©Stars and Stripes
Belleau, France, May, 1997: Gen. Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, salutes during a ceremony at the Marine monument at Belleau Wood, where more than 1,800 allied troops were killed during a World War I battle in June, 1918. Krulak, the son of legendary Marine Lt. Gen. Victor "Brute" Krulak, was a veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 16, 2011
Kim Ki Sam ©Stars and Stripes
South Vietnam, November, 1968: Pfc. Daniel H. Webb enjoys a temporary escape from his boots as Pfc. Robert M. Lacus writes a letter on a break near Dien Ban. The two were on blocking position during a sweep by 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines as part of Operation Meade River. In the background is an ancient Cham temple tower.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 15, 2011
Steve Groer ©Stars and Stripes
Frankfurt, Germany, July, 1970: A massive C-5 Galaxy military transport plane sits on the runway at Rhein-Main Air Base after making its maiden transatlantic flight from Dover, Del., in seven hours and 40 minutes.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 14, 2011
Michael Abrams ©Stars and Stripes
McGovern Base, Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 20, 1997: Rep. Sonny Bono, R-Calif., talks with Cpl. Stacy Michael, left, of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, a crew member of the Bradley fighting vehicle parked behind them. At center is Spec. Raleigh Heeken. Bono, best known as half of the 1960s pop duet Sonny and Cher before being elected to Congress in 1994, was given a tour of McGovern Base and had lunch with the troops.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 13, 2011
Red Grandy ©Stars and Stripes
Cannes France, May, 1957: Actress Dorothy Dandridge and actor Curd Jürgens tackle the culinary delights offered at a party thrown by producer Mike Todd during the Cannes Film Festival. Todd, the husband of Elizabeth Taylor, was busy promoting his latest film, "Around the World in Eighty Days."
Although it was a private party, always-resourceful Stars and Stripes photographer Red Grandy managed to sneak in. Here's how he did it:
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 12, 2011
Tony Evanoski ©Stars and Stripes
Frankfurt, Germany, June 28, 1963: During a meeting with reporters at a Frankfurt hotel, actress Joan Crawford leaves no doubt about which beverage she believes everyone should be drinking. Crawford, stopping over on her way to the Berlin Film Festival, was the widow of Pepsi-Cola chairman Alfred Steele and a member of the soft-drink company's board of directors.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read Stars and Stripes' 1963 story about Joan Crawford here.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 11, 2011
Jim Black ©Stars and Stripes
Frankfurt, Germany, December 20, 1955: Armed Forces Network listeners may have thought they were hearing a foreign-language broadcast, but it was only New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel being interviewed during a stopover in Frankfurt. Stengel, whose team lost to the Dodgers in the previous fall's World Series, talked to Stars and Stripes about the Bronx Bombers' conquerors: "That feller catching [Roy Campanella] can hit the long ball," Stengel said. "And the feller on shortstop [Pee Wee Reese] always finds a way to get around the bases. Then the feller in center [Duke Snider] ... You know in 1950 he hits us like he owns us. Then in 1953 we own him. But this year, he hit us when he needed it."
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read Stars and Stripes' 1955 interview with Casey Stengel.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 10, 2011
Jack Baird ©Stars and Stripes
Chu Lai, South Vietnam, March, 1966: All eyes are on Ann-Margret as the singer-actress takes the stage during her whirlwind tour of U.S. bases at Chu Lai, Phu Bai and Da Nang.
RELATED MATERIAL:
See more photos from Ann-Margret's visit to Vietnam here.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 9, 2011
Dennis Rogers ©Stars and Stripes
Tokyo, February 11, 1990: James "Buster" Douglas stands in the spotlight after knocking out champion Mike Tyson in the 10th round of their world heavyweight title fight at the Tokyo Dome. At left, a stunned Tyson is held up by referee Octavio Meyran. Douglas's stunning victory (he was a 35-1 underdog) wasn't without controversy, though: He was knocked down in the eighth round, and seemed to be the beneficiary of a "long count" by Meyran. All three of boxing's governing bodies soon recognized Douglas as the champ, but his residence at the top of the boxing world was short-lived as he lost to Evander Holyfield in October, 1990.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read three Stars and Stripes stories about Tyson-Douglas:
WBC, WBA bust 'Buster'
A psychiatrist? Not for the champ — 'and there's no way I can lose'
Tyson sluggish, sullen in Tokyo gym workout
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 8, 2011
Susan Carl ©Stars and Stripes
Bosnia and Herzegovina, May, 1996: Pfc Jaime Carrasco of Schweinfurt, Germany-based A Troop, 1/4 Cavalry, finds himself facing a cargo of sheep as he inspects a car at Checkpoint Charlie, near Camp Alicia.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 7, 2011
Lem Robson ©Stars and Stripes
Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan, April, 1991: Kymberly Souchet embraces her husband, Brian, as he and other pilots from the USS Midway's carrier air wing return to Atsugi from the Persian Gulf. Adding to the joy of the occasion was the fact that even after six months and 3,400 combat missions in the Gulf War, all 100-plus pilots returned home safely.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read to Stars and Stripes stories about the pilots' return:
Midway's pilots home and elated
Midway pilots recount opening days of war
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 6, 2011
Lynda Sparks ©Stars and Stripes
Berlin, June, 1987: President Ronald Reagan, first lady Nancy Reagan and West Berlin Mayor Eberhard Diepgen watch as balloons drop from the ceiling at a celebration of Berlin's 750th birthday. President Reagan, who was born 100 years ago today, made one of his most memorable speeches during the 1987 visit, challenging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this (Berlin) Wall."
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read two Stars and Stripes stories about President Reagan in Berlin in 1987:
Reagan praises soldiers in Berlin
Reagan dares Gorbachev: Tear down the Berlin Wall
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 5, 2011
Henry Toluzzi ©Stars and Stripes
Germany, October, 1951: A 2nd Armored Division soldier stands at attention as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, SHAPE commander, inspects the troops during Exercise Combine. More than 160,000 servicemembers — including ground, air and naval forces from the U.S., France and Great Britain — took part in EUCOM's 1951 field training exercise.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read two Stars and Stripes stories about Gen. Eisenhower's visit to Exercise Combine:
West has vital edge, Ike says
Ike completes whirlwind tour of games
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 4, 2011
Janet D'Agostino ©Stars and Stripes
Botswana, July, 1989: Sgt. Larry Rolle, a U.S. Army dental technician at Landstuhl Regional Army Medical Center in Germany, tries his hand at grinding sorghum in a Botswana village. Rolle and 62 other people from bases in Europe were in the African country for almost three weeks on a training exercise and medical mission, which included visits to 11 villages and the treatment of about 1,300 villagers. Along the way, Rolle received five marriage proposals from Batswana women.
RELATED MATERIAL:
Read two Stars and Stripes stories about the medical mission:
Face to face with Africa
'Wonderful feeling' for American blacks
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 3, 2011
Gerard Forken ©Stars and Stripes
Saigon, South Vietnam, February 3, 1968: A pajama-clad American soldier, a patient at the 3rd Field Hospital, chips in by pulling guard duty on the facility's front lawn as Viet Cong troops attack Saigon during the Tet Offensive.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 2, 2011
Bob Milnes ©Stars and Stripes
Naples, Italy, July, 1965: Moving in close formation over the rooftops of Naples, the Flying F100 Super Sabres of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds entertain an estimated 500,000 people gathered for the Naples Boat Show.
By Joe Gromelski
Published: February 1, 2011
Joe Mapother ©Stars and Stripes
Berlin, July, 1986: Spec. 4 Andra Stack of Combat Support Co., 6th Battalion, 502nd Regiment, Berlin Brigade, stands in front of a section of the Berlin Wall that's been decorated with Pink Floyd lyrics.
