Voices of D-Day: Veterans describe the heroism and horror

Stars and Stripes is sharing a series of interviews conducted by the World War II Foundation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 

Sights and sounds: Sakura blossom across Japan

Chilly, rainy weather delayed cherry blossoms in the Tokyo area beyond this year’s March 22 forecast. Then a timely spike in sunshine and warmth yielded blooms that drew massive crowds to parks across the metro area this week for picnicking and flower viewing.

New golf movie, ‘The Long Game,’ highlights Latino, military experience

With little experience and even fewer resources, Army veteran J.B. Peña convinces a group of Latino caddies to start their own high school golf team, starting them on a journey where they learn that it takes more than just golf skills to make history.

Checkmates: Chess unites American, Japanese students at Navy base near Tokyo

Students at Naval Air Facility Atsugi squared off in a chess tournament against Japanese challengers from nearby schools.

Arctic-focused Army unit joins forces with Japanese troops on Hokkaido

U.S. soldiers from a division that specializes in extreme cold-weather operations are putting their skills to the test alongside Japanese troops on the northern island of Hokkaido this month.

Ivy League football all-stars visit DODEA players in Japan

Football players from Ivy League schools ran drills and answered questions during a recent visit to the high school at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Sights and sounds: Hatsumoude in Kamakura, Japan

Hatsumoude is the first temple or shrine visit of the new year.

Video | Pearl Harbor survivors remember their experiences during Dec. 7, 1941, attacks

Former Pearl Harbor survivors recount their experiences during the Japanese attacks that occurred on Dec. 7, 1941.

Take a look at the Liberation Pavilion at the National World War II Museum

Liberation Pavilion is the final permanent exhibition hall at the museum and explores the end of the war, the Holocaust, the immediate postwar years and the war’s continuing impact on lives today.

World War II veterans look back at their service at opening of the Liberation Pavilion

A few WWII vets shared their stories at the opening of the Liberation Pavilion at the National World War II Museum.