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
From the archives: A family reunites at Narita Airport, 2011
NARITA, Japan, April 2011: Army Spc. Tina Johnson, 37, got big hugs from her daughter, Leilani, 7, and son, Nehemiah, 10, when she welcomed them back to Narita Airport. Thousands of family members who left Japan following the March 11 earthquake, are returning now that the Defense Department has ended its voluntary departure program.
Read the full article on the voluntary departure program here.
This week in Pacific history
April 25th - May 1st
April 26th, 1960 – South Korean president, Syngman Rhee, is forced to resign by the April Revolution.
April 26th, 1982 – Former police officer Woo Bum-kon kills 57 in a shooting spree in South Korea.
April 27th, 2018 – North and South Korea sign The Panmunjom Declaration which declares their intentions to end the Korean conflict.
April 28th, 1952 – Japanese sovereignty is restored as the Treaty of San Francisco comes into effect.
April 29th, 1975 – Vietnam War: The U.S. begins to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind.
April 30th, 1975 – Vietnam War: Saigon falls and the Vietnam War formally ends with the unconditional surrender of South Vietnam.
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This week in Pacific history
April 25th - May 1st
April 26th, 1960 – South Korean president, Syngman Rhee, is forced to resign by the April Revolution.
April 26th, 1982 – Former police officer Woo Bum-kon kills 57 in a shooting spree in South Korea.
April 27th, 2018 – North and South Korea sign The Panmunjom Declaration which declares their intentions to end the Korean conflict.
April 28th, 1952 – Japanese sovereignty is restored as the Treaty of San Francisco comes into effect.
April 29th, 1975 – Vietnam War: The U.S. begins to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind.
April 30th, 1975 – Vietnam War: Saigon falls and the Vietnam War formally ends with the unconditional surrender of South Vietnam.