European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 18, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday april 18, 1992the stars and stripes a Paget Koft a Pis c m a l q m a n o to it it up it c a i a c1 r a a t a ? a 13 c a 0.1 s Ovol 25 april 1992 congratulations to the stars and stripes it is a pleasure to congratulate the staff of the stars and stripes past and present As you celebrate the 50th anniversary of the paper. In world War ii and the cold War in the persian Gulf and on humanitarian missions worldwide the paper has built its reputation by keeping the troops in touch with news from Home and abroad. Through it All the. stripes has tirelessly supported the concept that our men and women in uniform their families and our civilian employees deserve the same freedoms As All americans with free speech and free Piess Paramount among them. As you begin your sixth decade of service i join All members of the armed forces around the world in wishing Vou continued Success. Colin l. Powell chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Headquarters United states european command office of the Deputy commander in chief Apo new York 09128 4209 March 23, 1992 to the stat of european stars and stripes i Salute you on the Observance of your 50th anniversary As our direct representative of a free and responsible press you carry Forward a unique tradition of informed citizenship Tor the military in Europe. With vision enthusiasm and much hard work Vou have set in motion the editorial and managerial improvements essential to our papers continued vitality m the years ahead. You can be justifiably proud of your Many memorable years of outstanding service and i wish you continued Success in All future endeavors., / la Cledu James p Mccarthy i general . Air Force a Saputy commander in chief March 23, 1992 to the s Taff of european stars and stripes it gives me great pleasure to express the gratitude of the . European command on the occasion of the Golden anniversary of the european stars and stripes. For five decades you have served with distinction As a trusted source of news and entertainment from Home while documenting the Many accomplishments of our men and women in uniform their families and Dod civilians Here in Europe. Looking ahead i foresee a continued important role for the newspaper As the . European command meets the challenges of an Uncertain and dynamic future. May your next 50 years he As auspicious As your first halt cell urn. Quot John r. Galvin general . Army commander in chief Europe
