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
US soldier designs stained glass windows for chapels in South Korea, 1965
Yongsan, South Korea, June 1965: SP4 Martin H. Spielman, an illustrator for the Eighth U.S. Army Audio-Visual Aids Section watches installation of a pane in one of the 23 stained glass windows he is designing for the two post chapels at Yongsan Compound in Seoul. Doing the carpentry is Hwang Yul An of the post engineers.
This week in Pacific history
October 11th - October 17th
October 11th, 1954 – French troops complete their withdrawal from North Vietnam.
October 12th, 1970 – Vietnam War: President Nixon announces that the U.S. will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
October 14th, 1952 – Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill begins as part of attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle."
October 16th, 1964 – China detonates its first nuclear weapon.
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This week in Pacific history
October 11th - October 17th
October 11th, 1954 – French troops complete their withdrawal from North Vietnam.
October 12th, 1970 – Vietnam War: President Nixon announces that the U.S. will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
October 14th, 1952 – Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill begins as part of attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle."
October 16th, 1964 – China detonates its first nuclear weapon.