How important is Stars and Stripes to you?

SCPO Ray Abrigo — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:35:52 -0400

I personally haven’t benefitted much from the publication, but I’m curious as to other servicemember’s experiences are with them.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Sep 4 at 2020 12:32 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:32:57 -0400

I read it all of the time when I was stationed overseas. I think it's a travesty that it's being shut down for no good, apparent reason.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Sep 4 at 2020 4:06 PM

SFC Marc W. — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:06:25 -0400

Right before I deployed to Afghanistan, the S&S did a piece on the commander of the area we were going to and what an amazing job he did to turn the place around. Well turned out to be all crap. The CO made tons of promises no one could fulfill and left a pathetic plan for my overwhelmingly more experienced CO (SSG in infantry to officer in infantry) to follow.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Sep 4 at 2020 4:58 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:58:54 -0400

Years ago when I was stationed overseas and before the days of the internet, S&S was an awesome publication that helped keep us informed on current events. Later, as the internet became more prevalent, the publication started going down hill.