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
Seabeem road building, 1968
Typical Seabeem road building and bridge projects on Route 1 between Phu Loc and Hue, the old capital.; Trucks pass a Seabee-built bridge on Route. Two battalions of Seabees under the 32nd Naval Construction Regiment are working on several construction project along a single 20-mile stretch of Route 1 between Phu Loc and Hue. Ambushes, mines and mortar attacks are among the hazards faced daily by the crews. Much of the Seabee construction effort centers on rebuilding sections of old Route 1, the road originally built during the French occupation. The road is the chief artery connection Saigon with Hue and stretches for hundreds of miles across the country, but is in poor condition from lack of maintenance.
This week in Pacific history
April 11th - April 17th
April 11th, 1951 – Korean War: General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is relieved of command in Korea.
April 13th, 1972 – Vietnam War: The Battle of An Lộc starts.
April 15th, 1989 – The Tiananmen Square protests start.
April 16th, 2014 – The ferry MV Sewol sinks near Jindo Island, South Korea, killing 304 passengers and crew.
April 17th, 1975 – The Cambodian Civil War ends with the Khmer Rouge taking control.
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This week in Pacific history
April 11th - April 17th
April 11th, 1951 – Korean War: General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is relieved of command in Korea.
April 13th, 1972 – Vietnam War: The Battle of An Lộc starts.
April 15th, 1989 – The Tiananmen Square protests start.
April 16th, 2014 – The ferry MV Sewol sinks near Jindo Island, South Korea, killing 304 passengers and crew.
April 17th, 1975 – The Cambodian Civil War ends with the Khmer Rouge taking control.