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
Viet Cong sandals, 1968
Viet Cong sandals. Close up of POW's feet in sandals at Bien Hoa prison camp. The two-year-old camp has some 900 male and 85 female prisoners. The male prisoners are segregated in groups by their rank - 14 officers, 30 non-coms and 830 privates.
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.