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
Battle of Hue, 1968
Hue, South Vietnam, February, 1968: A U.S. Marine takes aim at the enemy from a storefront during the fierce, monthlong battle for Hue, the onetime seat of the Nguyen dynasty and pre-World War II capital of Vietnam.
This week in Pacific history
August 23rd- August 29th
August 24th, 1942 – World War II: First day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons occurs and the Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō is sunk, and the US carrier USS Enterprise is heavily damaged.
August 25th, 1942 – World War II: Second and last day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons occurs with neither side claiming outright victory, but the U.S. gains a strategic advantage.
August 27th, 1943 – World War II: Japanese forces evacuate New Georgia Island in the Western Province of the Solomon islands.
August 29th, 1950 – Korean War: British troops arrive in Korea to bolster U.S. troops.
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This week in Pacific history
August 23rd- August 29th
August 24th, 1942 – World War II: First day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons occurs and the Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō is sunk, and the US carrier USS Enterprise is heavily damaged.
August 25th, 1942 – World War II: Second and last day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons occurs with neither side claiming outright victory, but the U.S. gains a strategic advantage.
August 27th, 1943 – World War II: Japanese forces evacuate New Georgia Island in the Western Province of the Solomon islands.
August 29th, 1950 – Korean War: British troops arrive in Korea to bolster U.S. troops.