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
U.S. Marine at Hue, 1968
Hue, South Vietnam, February, 1968: A U.S. Marine on a street in Hue during the hard-fought battle for the city.
This week in Pacific history
June 21st - June 27th
June 22th, 1945 – World War II: The Battle of Okinawa ends with a US victory.
June 23rd, 1985 – Terrorists bomb Narita International Airport and an hour later, the same group detonates another bomb on Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard.
June 25th, 1950 – Korean War: The Korean War begins with North Korean forces crossing the 38th Parallel and invading South Korea.
June 27th, 1950 – Korean War: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War as President Truman orders US air and sea forces to help South Korea.
June 27th, 1994 – Aum Shinrikyo cult members release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan injuring 660 people and killing seven. Nine months later they would release sarin on Tokyo subway trains.
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This week in Pacific history
June 21st - June 27th
June 22th, 1945 – World War II: The Battle of Okinawa ends with a US victory.
June 23rd, 1985 – Terrorists bomb Narita International Airport and an hour later, the same group detonates another bomb on Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard.
June 25th, 1950 – Korean War: The Korean War begins with North Korean forces crossing the 38th Parallel and invading South Korea.
June 27th, 1950 – Korean War: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War as President Truman orders US air and sea forces to help South Korea.
June 27th, 1994 – Aum Shinrikyo cult members release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan injuring 660 people and killing seven. Nine months later they would release sarin on Tokyo subway trains.