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GALLERY | Two historic ships, the Navy’s USS Constitution and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Barque Eagle, highlighted the parade of tall ships during the weekend at Sail 250 Boston. See more photos: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
After declaring the Strait of Hormuz open, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will reinstate the naval blockade on Iranian ships attempting to enter or exit the strait. All other ships are free to transit, Trump said, provided that the U.S. is paid 20% of the value of all cargo shipped. #Flashes
EUROPE TRAVEL ✈️ | Italy might be the destination to get your fill of medieval and classical artwork, but this museum offers something a bit more unique. The Prinzhorn Collection in Germany focuses on art made by psychiatric patients. Check it out: www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
Three Corsair drones targeted the Iranian naval port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base over the weekend, striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility situated in the Strait of Hormuz.
WATCH | Is the Iran ceasefire over? Middle East reporter Lara Korte breaks down what's happening in the region and what it's costing the crews out there. Read more at Stripes.com👉🔗
STORM TRACKER | U.S. bases on Okinawa entered Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1-E (emergency) early Saturday morning due to Typhoon Bavi. Sustained winds of 58-mph or greater are occurring on a base or bases on island.
EUROPE TRAVEL 🌼 Residents in the vicinity of Aviano Air Base might be looking for ways to explore the great outdoors. Discover Pordenone, Italy’s family-friendly green spaces that include lakeside cafes, playgrounds, trails and more. Check it out👉 www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
STORM TRACKER | U.S. bases on Okinawa remained in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1-C (caution) through Friday evening due to Typhoon Bavi. Sustained winds of 40-mph or greater are occurring on a base or bases on island.
STORM TRACKER | U.S. bases on Okinawa remained in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 3 through early Friday morning. Typhoon Bavi continues to scale back and is now a Category 2-equivalent system.
The first photo of USS Nimitz back at her homeport ⚓❤ 📷: USS Nimitz/Facebook
EUROPE TRAVEL ✈️ | Ever journey to the 'laboratory of murder?' #Flashes
AFTER HOURS | A steady stream of small a la carte dishes transformed what looked like a light meal into an unexpectedly filling flight at cozy restaurant in Nuremberg. 🍽Check out our review: www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
QUICK TRIP | A mobile app combines historical fiction with self-guided walking tours, placing players into pivotal moments in a city’s history. #Flashes
AFTER HOURS | Soul food in Germany? Sure, but it's also so much more. Tavo Soulfood is a passion project of German chef and food influencer Bernd Zehner whose conception of soul food has a geographic range stretching from New York to Hawaii. #Flashes
QUICK TRIP | Explore Zell, Germany’s Black Cat Trail, a scenic Moselle wine hike blending legend, vineyard views and charming discoveries along a 3-kilometer loop. One unabashed cat lady's experience👉🐈 www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
AFTER HOURS | Situated along the main road opposite the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmonds, England, the Blue Fig is a modern European restaurant serving a selection of carefully curated small plates. 🍽️ Check out our review 👉 www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration is available to stream on YouTube right now. 🌟🇺🇸 Watch the full celebration, incredible musical performances, Artemis II astronauts, Olympians and more! Check it out before it’s gone! 👉 www.youtube.com/live/CDybijq...
STORM TRACKER | Here we go again. Bavi has once more shed its super typhoon, but remains a dangerous Category 4-equivalent system. It continues west toward Taiwan and Japan’s outer southwestern islands, according to Joint Typhoon Warning Center’s latest forecast track.
STORM TRACKER | Super Typhoon Bavi remains a dangerous Category 4-equivalent system. It continues west toward Taiwan and Japan’s outer southwestern islands, according to Joint Typhoon Warning Center’s latest forecast track.
AFTER HOURS | A walk to Kaffeerösterei Kaiserslautern after a stop at the downtown market has long been a Saturday morning tradition for one Stars and Stripes editor. See what makes this cafe worth coming to over and over again: www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
⚖ASK THE ATTORNEY: If you’re in the military and marijuana is legal in your state, can you use it? And how does changing military law affect past offenses? #Flashes
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POLL: The rate of military families suffering from food insecurity has surged in the last two years, according to the latest annual survey of spouses, active-duty service members and veterans. #Flashes
Leaving the Army? The service wants to know why 👉 The Army is hoping that a new exit survey asking soldiers why they are leaving the service will help steer quality of life improvements down to the installation or battalion level and boost future retention. #Flashes
QUICK TRIP 🍇 Every September, about 600,000 people descend on Bad Dürkheim for the world’s largest wine festival, the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt. Check it out: www.stripes.com/living/europ... #Flashes
AFTER HOURS 🍕If pizza had a rustic German cousin, it would be flammkuchen. And less than 10 minutes from Sembach Kaserne in Mehlingen, the Alsatian specialty takes center stage. #Flashes
GALLERY: USS Nimitz sailed into New York Harbor, joining the International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor as part of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. See more photos from the weekend: www.stripes.com/branches/nav... #Flashes
PHOTOS: Fighter jets, bombers, helicopters, parachute performers, a presidential airplane and NASA aircraft took center stage in a more than nine-hour spectacle on Independence Day. Take a closer look: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
STORM TRACKER | With Super Typhoon Bavi continuing to edge away from the Marianas Islands, the question now looms: Where might it head now? And what might be up next? We'll track the storms for you. Stay informed: www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...
