For centuries, “irezumi” 入れ墨/刺青 (tattoos タトゥー in Japanese) have been frowned upon as body art marking criminals and gang members.
My tattoo is a yin-yang on my chest that has a dragon coming out of it and going half-way down my arm.
The tattoo culture in the Philippines is getting better and continues to grow. Our elders are starting to accept it and realize it’s art.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Max Lavigne, left, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management craftsman, and Senior Airman Louver Cara, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, pose with rock climbing gear at Kunsan Air Base.
Here we are. Another year. Another chance at self-renewal. Now is the time to mend relationships and friendships.
U.S. Marine Corps Major Kevin Moriarty recites the oath of office during his promotion ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!
The holiday season came alive at the Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan Garrison, where the entire community gathered to celebrate with a tree lighting ceremony, Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 17.
With my hair a rat’s nest and still in my pajamas, I tapped on my daughter Anna’s bedroom door. She was home for a whole week from New York City.
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Gracia, 8th Health Care Operations Squadron diagnostics & therapeutics non-commissioned officer in charge, was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Dec. 16-20.