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
Bob Hope on the USS Ticonderoga, 1965
Bob Hope chats with a pair of hirsute sailors as he brings his annual Christmas tour to the USS Ticonderoga. During the troupe's visit, an F-8 Crusader aircraft crashed into the stern section of the flight deck, fell into the water and exploded, but the pilot ejected and wasn't badly injured. Hope, actress Carroll Baker and singer Joey Heatherton were watching the night flight operation when the accident occurred; Heatherton later "popped into the doctor's office and planted a kiss on the grinning flier's cheek," according to a Stars and Stripes story.
This week in Pacific history
September 13th - September 19th
September 13th, 1942 – World War II: U.S. Marines successfully thwart attacks by the Japanese on the second day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge in the Guadalcanal Campaign.
September 15th, 1944 – World War II: Battle of Peleliu begins as the United States lands on White and Orange beaches under heavy fire from the Japanese.
Setptember 15th, 1947 – Typhoon Kathleen strikes the Kantō region of Japan, killing 1,077.
September 16th, 1945 – World War II: The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ends.
September 19th, 2006 – the Royal Thai Army stages a coup d'état against the elected caretaker government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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This week in Pacific history
September 13th - September 19th
September 13th, 1942 – World War II: U.S. Marines successfully thwart attacks by the Japanese on the second day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge in the Guadalcanal Campaign.
September 15th, 1944 – World War II: Battle of Peleliu begins as the United States lands on White and Orange beaches under heavy fire from the Japanese.
Setptember 15th, 1947 – Typhoon Kathleen strikes the Kantō region of Japan, killing 1,077.
September 16th, 1945 – World War II: The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ends.
September 19th, 2006 – the Royal Thai Army stages a coup d'état against the elected caretaker government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.