Stars and Stripes is a DoD-authorized daily newspaper distributed overseas for the U.S. Military community. Editorially independent of interference from outside editorial chain of commands, it provides commercially available U.S. and world news and objective, staff produced stories relevant to the military community in a balanced, fair and accurate manner. By keeping its audience informed, Stars and Stripes enhances military readiness and better enables U.S. military personnel and their families stationed overseas to exercise their responsibilities of citizenship.Stars and Stripes History"Published since 1861"Daily Since World War II"Provides coverage of US, international and military news"Features daily sports, comics, base news, weather & lifestyle stories"Dominant advertising medium in the marketOverall Stars and Stripes Reader Profile"52% active duty military"15% military dependents"10% civilian Department of Defense employees"6% dependents of civilian Department of Defense employees"5% employed in non-military and non-DoD positions"9% retired individuals"65% men"62% under the age of 40"55% annual household incomes under $50,000"27% annual household incomes under $30,000"47% reside off baseStars and Stripes is the international newspaper for the Department of Defense. It reaches over 247,000 readers daily, including service members, Department of Defense civilians and their family members stationed abroad. It is more than a newspaper; it is a trusted icon that has been an integral part of daily overseas military life for more than 57 years.Zoned Advantage Publications include the United States, United Kingdom, Guam, Okinawa, Kanto, and Misawa.