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
Under fire in South Vietnam, 1971
Near Combat Base Baldy, South Vietnam, January 5, 1971: Squad leader Cpl. Mike Roseberry of Paducah, Ky., calls in gunships as Marines from CUPP6, Golf Co., 5th Marine Regiment, and Popular Forces from Huong Xuan Village come under fire near Combat Base Baldy, about 27 miles southeast of Da Nang. The radio man at the top of the photo is Lance Cpl. Doug McCarty of Owensboro, Ky.
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.