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Sunday, July 6, 2008

Stuttgart parents troubled by vaccine shortage, babies getting medicine from recalled lots
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Airmen struggling with fitness take part in ‘PT Boot Camp’ at Osan

Airmen at Osan Air Base puff and sweat through a one-hour session of a six-week, intensive fitness “boot camp” aimed at helping them improve their scores on the Air Force fitness tests. Senior Airman Nicole Jackson, front left, wants to gain weight and strength to help her move heavy equipment she works with as a mechanic; Senior Airman Gabe Groshong, front right, wants to drop inches from his waistline.
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On a sandy pitch in Iraq, a sign of unity and progress

The Hawijah district, an area west of Kirkuk, was once one of the region’s worst. Now American soldiers could play on Iraqi soccer fields in their shorts and T-shirts.

Outside the wire at Guantanamo: Education and recreation

Day 3 of Stars and Stripes' series on life at the U.S. military base in Cuba. What it's like to go to school there, and how people keep busy away from work and the classroom.

As troops from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team return from Afghanistan, military leaders are focusing on mental health and readjustment.

Afghanistan FOB named for soldier killed in ambush

Forward Operating Base Naray, located in Kunar province, is now called FOB Bostick in honor of Maj. Thomas Bostick, the former commander of Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment (Airborne).

Museum honoring American military presence in Rheinland-Pfalz is planned

German government officials want to build a museum that will showcase the U.S. military's history and presence in the western state of Rheinland-Pfalz.

Italy wants to double tourism in 10 years

Over the past few years, some of Italy's tourism indicators have declined, according to statistics compiled by the U.N. World Tourism Organization.