Commemorating 80 years in the Pacific
On May 14, 1945, Stars and Stripes published its first newspaper in the Pacific. To commemorate 80 years serving the military community in the theater, we're taking a look back at Stripes history through the writing and photography of a dedicated staff spanning generations. Stars and Stripes has proudly supported the Pacific military community since the beginning and will continue to serve the troops and families at the heart of our work.
Photo of the day
Da Nang River, 1968
An Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) paratrooper is ready to get pulled aboard by Republic of Vietnam Navy after landing in Da Nang river. The paratrooper was one of many Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) paratroopers and sky divers participating in a sky diving demonstration on Da Nang river. The colorful event, part of ARVN I Corps' 11th anniversary activities, was witnessed by thousands of citizens and dignitaries.
This week in Pacific history
January 24th - January 30th
January 24th, 1972 – Japanese Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi is found on Guam living in a cave, where he had been hiding since the 1944 Battle of Guam.
January 27th, 1973 – Vietnam War: The Paris Peace Accords officially end the Vietnam War.
January 27th, 1983 – The pilot tunnel of the Seiken Tunnel, the world's longest underwater tunnel (53.85 km), is completed.
January 29th, 1989 – Hungary becomes the first nation of the Eastern Bloc to establish diplomatic relations with South Korea.
January 30th, 1945 – World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: 500 Allied prisoners are liberated from a Japanese P.O.W. camp by a combined force of American Rangers and Filipino resistance fighters.
January 30th, 1968 – Vietnam War: The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army launch the Tet Offensive against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies.
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This week in Pacific history
January 24th - January 30th
January 24th, 1972 – Japanese Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi is found on Guam living in a cave, where he had been hiding since the 1944 Battle of Guam.
January 27th, 1973 – Vietnam War: The Paris Peace Accords officially end the Vietnam War.
January 27th, 1983 – The pilot tunnel of the Seiken Tunnel, the world's longest underwater tunnel (53.85 km), is completed.
January 29th, 1989 – Hungary becomes the first nation of the Eastern Bloc to establish diplomatic relations with South Korea.
January 30th, 1945 – World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: 500 Allied prisoners are liberated from a Japanese P.O.W. camp by a combined force of American Rangers and Filipino resistance fighters.
January 30th, 1968 – Vietnam War: The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army launch the Tet Offensive against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies.