John Vandiver is a journalist at Stars and Stripes newspaper. He covers U.S. military activities with a particular focus on operations in Europe and Africa, drawing on his extensive experience and background in regional and world news. John has been featured in notable publications such as Military.com, RealClearDefense, and The American Legion.
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John Vandiver's articles predominantly cover government and politics, especially in relation to military affairs, international relations, and the activities of US troops abroad. His focus on government announcements suggests that he is likely to be responsive to pitches related to official statements or policy changes from relevant authorities.
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By John Vandiver Stars and Stripes • July 2, 2026 Spectators applaud Gen.
By: John Vandiver
President Donald Trump visits NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 25, 2025. Trump will attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on Tuesday, where
A Royal Air Force F-35B flies alongside a Russian Tu-142 Bear F maritime patrol aircraft after being scrambled from HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, July 2, 2026. (UK Ministry of Defence/X)
By John Vandiver Stars and Stripes • July 7, 2026 Soldiers arrive in Poznan, Poland, for a rotational deployment in this undated photo.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers the keynote speech at NATO's Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.
President Donald Trump, right, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey during a formal arrival at the Bestepe Presidential Palace at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Emrah Gurel/AP)
President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Alex Brandon/AP)
A Tomahawk missile is launched from guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee in this undated photo.
A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle is seen at Babadag Training Area, Romania, on June 15, 2026.
Sailors aboard USS Delbert D. Black unload a Hellfire missile from a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during Operation Epic Fury on March 18, 2026.
