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
Operation Pegasus, 1968
South Vietnam, April, 1968: A CH-47 Chinook helicopter looms over soldiers preparing for action during Operation Pegasus, a 20,000-man effort to relieve Marines at the beleaguered combat base at Khe Sanh.
This week in Pacific history
August 30th - September 5th
August 30th, 1945 – Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ends.
September 1st, 1951 – The Australia, New Zealand, United States (ANZUS) Security Treaty is signed.
September 2nd, 1945 – World War II: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
September 2nd, 1945 – The Democratic Republic of Vietnam is formed when Vietnam declares its independence.
September 5th, 1969 – Vietnam War: The My Lai Massacre occurs.
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This week in Pacific history
August 30th - September 5th
August 30th, 1945 – Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ends.
September 1st, 1951 – The Australia, New Zealand, United States (ANZUS) Security Treaty is signed.
September 2nd, 1945 – World War II: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
September 2nd, 1945 – The Democratic Republic of Vietnam is formed when Vietnam declares its independence.
September 5th, 1969 – Vietnam War: The My Lai Massacre occurs.