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
Vietnam War KIA, 1966
Friends of soldier killed by mortar round lift body into helicopter.
This week in Pacific history
September 20th - September 26th
September 20th, 1977 – Vietnam becomes a member of the United Nations.
September 21st, 1949 – Mao Zedong proclaims the establishment of the People's Republic of China
September 23rd, 1942 – World War II: U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal.
September 25th, 2003 – The Hokkaidō earthquake occurs in Japan and is measured at 8.3 on the moment magnitude scale.
September 26th, 1950 – Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korea.
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This week in Pacific history
September 20th - September 26th
September 20th, 1977 – Vietnam becomes a member of the United Nations.
September 21st, 1949 – Mao Zedong proclaims the establishment of the People's Republic of China
September 23rd, 1942 – World War II: U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal.
September 25th, 2003 – The Hokkaidō earthquake occurs in Japan and is measured at 8.3 on the moment magnitude scale.
September 26th, 1950 – Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korea.