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
Music at Khe Sanh, 1968
Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, January, 1968: A Marine finds some time to play his guitar amid the sandbags of a dugout at the Khe Sanh base.
This week in Pacific history
July 5th - July 11th
July 5th, 1950 – Korean War: The Battle of Osan begins and the first clash between U.S. and North Korean forces in the war occurs.
July 7th, 1944 – World War II: During the Battle of Saipan the largest Banzai charge of the war occurs.
July 8th, 1994 – Koreas: North Korea's Kim Il-sung dies and his son, Kim Jong-il, begins to assume supreme leadership.
July 9th, 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Saipan concludes with a U.S. victory, bringing Japan within range of B-29 raids and precipitating the resignation of Hideki Tōjō, the Prime Minister of Japan.
July 10th, 1951 – Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong, in the southern part of North Korea.
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This week in Pacific history
July 5th - July 11th
July 5th, 1950 – Korean War: The Battle of Osan begins and the first clash between U.S. and North Korean forces in the war occurs.
July 7th, 1944 – World War II: During the Battle of Saipan the largest Banzai charge of the war occurs.
July 8th, 1994 – Koreas: North Korea's Kim Il-sung dies and his son, Kim Jong-il, begins to assume supreme leadership.
July 9th, 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Saipan concludes with a U.S. victory, bringing Japan within range of B-29 raids and precipitating the resignation of Hideki Tōjō, the Prime Minister of Japan.
July 10th, 1951 – Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong, in the southern part of North Korea.