Stars and Stripes is a daily newspaper that presents news, editorials, and features of interest to military personnel stationed outside the United States. The United States Department of Defense publishes the paper in Griesheim, Germany, and in Tokyo. People in the U.S. armed forces rely on it for information not available in the general media. This information includes news of military affairs, working benefits, and opportunities for promotion. The paper's staff consists of civilian journalists and military personnel.