US bases in Asia configure Fourth of July celebrations in coronavirus’ shadow


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U.S. military bases across the Pacific will salute 244 years of American independence with celebrations both mild and full-throated but all in the shadow of the lingering coronavirus pandemic. At Camp Humphreys, the Army’s sprawling headquarters in South Korea, the schedule of events reads like any other Fourth of July celebration. A DJ starts things off at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, followed by a talent show, the Eighth Army Band performance, traditional Korean dance, a Best Dad Joke Battle and more, concluding at 7 p.m. in time for fireworks at 8:45 p.m. “Social distancing is encouraged,” is the timely advice atop...