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
77th Army Hospital, 1959
STAFF MEMBERS at the 77th Army Hospital near Kwangju [ed.], Korea, discuss problems with Dr. (Capt.) Vernon Hendrix (second from right), medical officer of Det. K., U.S. Army Advisory Gp., Korea. The American doctor advises several ROK hospitals and checks the health of orphans near his detachment's headquarters in his spare time.
 Vernon Hendrix (second from right), medical officer of Det. K., U.S. Army Advisory Gp., Korea. The American doctor advises several ROK hospitals and checks the health of orphans near his detachment's headquarters in his spare time.
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This week in Pacific history
February 28th - March 6th
February 28th, 1947 – The February 28 incident, a violent suppression of an anti-government uprising by the Kuomintang-led Republic of China government, occurs in Taiwan.
February 28th, 1972 – The Shanghai Communiqué is signed by China and the United States.
March 2nd, 1965 – Vietnam War: Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam, begins.
March 3rd, 1945 – World War II: Manilla is recaptured by American and Filipino troops.
March 5th, 1966 – A Boeing 707 aircraft headed to Hong Kong from Haneda Airport, breaks apart above Mount Fuji killing all aboard.
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This week in Pacific history
February 28th - March 6th
February 28th, 1947 – The February 28 incident, a violent suppression of an anti-government uprising by the Kuomintang-led Republic of China government, occurs in Taiwan.
February 28th, 1972 – The Shanghai Communiqué is signed by China and the United States.
March 2nd, 1965 – Vietnam War: Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam, begins.
March 3rd, 1945 – World War II: Manilla is recaptured by American and Filipino troops.
March 5th, 1966 – A Boeing 707 aircraft headed to Hong Kong from Haneda Airport, breaks apart above Mount Fuji killing all aboard.