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
Mark Hamill at Kinnick, 1978
Mark Hamill, better known to many as young Jedi Luke Skywalker of Star Wars fame, signs yearbooks and other items for students and staff of Nile C. Kinnick High School. Hamill - in Japan on a publicity junket for the July 1st opening of "Star Wars" in Tokyo and Osaka - took a sentimental detour to his old alma mater which he attended as a military brat when his father - a Navy Exchange officer - was stationed at Yokosuka.
This week in Pacific history
March 28th - April 3rd
March 28th, 1959 – The government of Tibet is dissolved by the People's Republic of China.
March 29th, 1973 – Vietnam War: The final U.S. soldiers leave South Vietnam.
March 30th, 1965 – Vietnam War: The United States Embassy in Saigon is attacked by a car bomb.
April 1st, 1945 – World War II: The initial invasion of Okinawa begins.
April 3rd, 1948 – The Jeju uprising begins.
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This week in Pacific history
March 28th - April 3rd
March 28th, 1959 – The government of Tibet is dissolved by the People's Republic of China.
March 29th, 1973 – Vietnam War: The final U.S. soldiers leave South Vietnam.
March 30th, 1965 – Vietnam War: The United States Embassy in Saigon is attacked by a car bomb.
April 1st, 1945 – World War II: The initial invasion of Okinawa begins.
April 3rd, 1948 – The Jeju uprising begins.