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
Taking cover, 1968
Khe Sanh, Vietnam, March, 1968: While mortar and artillery shells explode around them, U.S. Marines scramble for safety in a bunker at the Khe Sanh base.
This week in Pacific history
July 19th - July 25th
July 19th, 1947 – Koreas: Korean politician Lyuh Woon-hyung, a proponent of reunification, is assassinated.
July 21st, 1944 – World War II: The Second Battle of Guam begins as U.S. forces land on the island in an effort to recapture it from Japan.
July 21st, 1954 - The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North and South Vietnam.
July 24th, 1987 – 91 year old Hulda Crooks climbs Mt. Fuji to become the oldest woman to reach its summit.
July 25th, 1969 – Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon puts forth the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the U.S. expects its Asian allies to begin mounting their own defense.
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This week in Pacific history
July 19th - July 25th
July 19th, 1947 – Koreas: Korean politician Lyuh Woon-hyung, a proponent of reunification, is assassinated.
July 21st, 1944 – World War II: The Second Battle of Guam begins as U.S. forces land on the island in an effort to recapture it from Japan.
July 21st, 1954 - The Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North and South Vietnam.
July 24th, 1987 – 91 year old Hulda Crooks climbs Mt. Fuji to become the oldest woman to reach its summit.
July 25th, 1969 – Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon puts forth the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the U.S. expects its Asian allies to begin mounting their own defense.