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
Break in the fighting, 1968
South Vietnam, January, 1968: U.S. 1st Cavalry soldiers enjoy a respite from fighting in the Que Son Valley, 35 miles from Da Nang.
This week in Pacific history
May 31st - June 6th
May 31st, 1942 – World War II: Sydney, Australia is attacked by Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines.
June 4, 1942 – World War II: The Battle of Midway, a four-day sea-and-air battle fought between American and Japanese fleets, begins. The US victory helped turn the tide of the war.
June 5, 1959 – The first government of Singapore is sworn in. This marks a milestone in Singapore's achievement of internal self-rule.
June 5, 1989 – The Tank Man blocks a column of advancing tanks for over thirty minutes, one day after hundreds, possibly thousands, had been shot dead during the Tiananmen Square protests.
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This week in Pacific history
May 31st - June 6th
May 31st, 1942 – World War II: Sydney, Australia is attacked by Imperial Japanese Navy midget submarines.
June 4, 1942 – World War II: The Battle of Midway, a four-day sea-and-air battle fought between American and Japanese fleets, begins. The US victory helped turn the tide of the war.
June 5, 1959 – The first government of Singapore is sworn in. This marks a milestone in Singapore's achievement of internal self-rule.
June 5, 1989 – The Tank Man blocks a column of advancing tanks for over thirty minutes, one day after hundreds, possibly thousands, had been shot dead during the Tiananmen Square protests.