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
Drum and Bugle Team, 1965
The Fleet Marine Force Pacific Drum and Bugle Team does fancy drum work at ROK Army Headquarters. More than 10,000 Koreans heard the Fleet Marine Force Pacific Drum and Bugle Team during performances in Seoul at Republic of Korea Armed Forces installations and schools and universities. The Marine group, stationed at Camp Smith, Hawaii travelled half-million miles throughout the free world, and was on a three-day goodwill visit to the ROK as part of the people-to-people program. The 25-man group conducted by SSgt. Richard A. Edinger left for the Philippines before returning to Hawaii.
This week in Pacific history
May 16th - 23rd
May 17th, 1980 – In an effort to suppress student demonstrations, General Chun Doo-hwan of South Korea seizes control of the government and declares martial law.
May 19th, 1959 – North Vietnam forms Group 559 to build the Ho Chi Minh Trail to maintain supply lines to South Vietnam.
May 20th, 1969 – Vietnam War: The Battle of Hamburger Hill in Vietnam ends.
May 22nd, 2012 – The 634 meter tall Tokyo Skytree opens to the public. It is the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower.
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This week in Pacific history
May 16th - 23rd
May 17th, 1980 – In an effort to suppress student demonstrations, General Chun Doo-hwan of South Korea seizes control of the government and declares martial law.
May 19th, 1959 – North Vietnam forms Group 559 to build the Ho Chi Minh Trail to maintain supply lines to South Vietnam.
May 20th, 1969 – Vietnam War: The Battle of Hamburger Hill in Vietnam ends.
May 22nd, 2012 – The 634 meter tall Tokyo Skytree opens to the public. It is the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower.