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
New law eases citizenship for military spouses, 2008
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Sept. 28, 2008: A new law allows military spouses to become naturalized overseas. Five spouses raised their hands at Yokosuka Naval Base to form the first group of spouses to become American citizens in Japan. From left, they are Yensi Bello, Melissa Fitzpatrick, Delia Foreman, Alma Hermano and Sirikit Imelda Weeden.
This week in Pacific history
May 9th - May 15th
May 10th, 1969 – Vietnam War: An assault on Hill 937 begins the Battle of Dong Ap Bia. This hill will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill.
May 11th, 1945 – World War II: Off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, the USS Bunker Hill is hit and severely damaged by two Japanese kamikaze pilots. Casualties were 346 men killed, 43 missing, and 264 wounded.
May 13th, 1989 – Groups of protesting students occupy Tiananmen Square and begin a hunger strike.
May 14th, 1945 - The first issue of Stars and Stripes Pacific is printed in Honolulu, Hawaii.
May 15th, 1972 – The Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, revert to Japanese control after being under U.S. military governance since 1945.
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This week in Pacific history
May 9th - May 15th
May 10th, 1969 – Vietnam War: An assault on Hill 937 begins the Battle of Dong Ap Bia. This hill will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill.
May 11th, 1945 – World War II: Off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, the USS Bunker Hill is hit and severely damaged by two Japanese kamikaze pilots. Casualties were 346 men killed, 43 missing, and 264 wounded.
May 13th, 1989 – Groups of protesting students occupy Tiananmen Square and begin a hunger strike.
May 14th, 1945 - The first issue of Stars and Stripes Pacific is printed in Honolulu, Hawaii.
May 15th, 1972 – The Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa, revert to Japanese control after being under U.S. military governance since 1945.