Claire Jenq

Claire Jenq joined Stars and Stripes in 2022 as a digital editor and is based out of Washington, D.C. She has a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on marketing from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Ohio State University.

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A dog stands between his handler and the director of the medical center.

‘Charged with the duty to comfort:’ Honorary Army major promoted at hospital ceremony

Staff at an Army medical center in Washington state recently celebrated the promotion of a colleague who, at only 6 years old, has remarkably achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.

A B-52H Stratofortress flies over another B-52H parked on the flightline.

Air Force campaign aims to put more bombers in the sky

Sailors walk in front of the Lincoln Memorial and a temporary monument.

National Military Monument to remain through Veterans Day

A Marine talks with a man in front of a digital monument.

‘Read their names, remember their stories’: National Military Monument honors service members past and present

Two soldiers in uniform pose together for a picture in the woods.

Fort Bragg soldier killed in motorcycle collision

Spc. Omarion R. Nesmith, from Ocala, Fla., died in an off-post accident July 10 when his motorcycle collided with a tractor trailer at an intersection in Bladen County, a Fort Bragg spokesperson said.

A member of the Texas National Guard stands in front of a Sikorsky HH-60M Black Hawk.

National Guard flies aid to waterlogged Texas cities

The Texas National Guard is providing aid, medical transport and search and rescue services to over 50 flood-stricken counties in Central and South Texas.

A soldier leans down to inspect the deck of a security boat.

Washington National Guard commissions first-ever security boat

This is the first time that an Army unit will use a dedicated water vessel in District of Columbia waterways, the National Guard said in a news release.

The seasonal mentaiko pizza, front, at Pizzeria Luma di Luna with a four cheese pizza on the left and the chef's take on a Genovese pasta on the right, Feb. 8, 2026.

Not far from Camp Zama, an undiscovered source for wood-fired, brick oven pizza

Pizzeria Lume di Luna near Camp Zama incorporates local ingredients in creative ways on its wood-fired pizzas, and will leave you wanting more.

Rows of handmade chopsticks for sale at Daikokuya in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Where tradition is still held: Tokyo shop keeps craft of handmade chopsticks alive

At the Daikokuya shop in Tokyo, you can handpick your very own set of specially crafted chopsticks.

A close-up view of a black German shepherd wearing black protective goggles with its mouth slightly open and its tongue visible.

Pentagon’s most recognizable military working dog is hanging up his goggles

Nick, the friendly faced military working dog known as Doggles who greets users on the login page for the Department of Defense Global Directory, will officially become a veteran this week during a retirement ceremony at Fort Meade, Md.

Plates of food hold grilled duck and tempura.

Fall in love with autumnal flavors and hand-crafted soba at this local hideaway

If you’re craving a refined, but affordable, meal with a delicious dessert, make sure to check out Kokubunji Soba & Gelateria in Ebina, Japan. It’s a short drive from both Camp Zama and Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

A large booklet that says “Armistice Agreement Maps Volume II” on the cover in black lettering and translated into Chinese and Korean.

‘Antiques Roadshow’-type find at Army base in Japan recalls Korean War armistice

Tucked away inside a cardboard box at the headquarters of U.S. Army Japan is a relic of the original armistice that ended the Korean War 72 years ago.

A Japanese monk in traditional attire stands in the foreground while a fire burns behind him.

Monks, pilgrims to test their limits during fire-walking ritual in western Tokyo

The Fire-Walking Festival, or Saito Goma-Ku, held at the base of the sacred mountain of Takao, draws thousands of spectators each year. This year’s event is scheduled for March 9.

A Humvee is driven through desert terrain with a Marine standing in the gunner position.

Humvees, other equipment stolen from Army Reserve center amid California wildfires

Three Humvees and other military equipment were stolen from an Army Reserve center near Santa Ana, Calif., Wednesday, as wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles County.

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