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
USS America flight deck, 1968
A member of the flight deck crew of the USS America signals to a helicopter approaching for a landing on the air carriers flight deck. Several U.S naval ships are taking part in Operation Sea Dragon, conducting naval bombardments at targets north of Dong Hoi, North Vietnam.
This week in Pacific history
February 14th - February 20th
February 16th, 1945 – World War II: The Battle for the Recapture of Corregidor Island in the Philippines begins.
February 17th, 1979 – The Sino-Vietnamese War begins.
February 18th, 2003 – 192 people are killed and and 151 injured by an arsonist in the Daegu subway fire in South Korea.
February 19th, 1945 – World War II: The battle of Iwo Jima begins when around 30,000 United States Marines land on the island.
Share your Memories with Stars and Stripes Pacific!
Your photos and stories will appear here on 80.stripes.com.
This week in Pacific history
February 14th - February 20th
February 16th, 1945 – World War II: The Battle for the Recapture of Corregidor Island in the Philippines begins.
February 17th, 1979 – The Sino-Vietnamese War begins.
February 18th, 2003 – 192 people are killed and and 151 injured by an arsonist in the Daegu subway fire in South Korea.
February 19th, 1945 – World War II: The battle of Iwo Jima begins when around 30,000 United States Marines land on the island.