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
Hue Citadel, 1968
Hue, South Vietnam, February, 1968: As his platoon leader and a radio operator press into the rubble for cover, a U.S. Marine fires back at a North Vietnamese sniper during fighting in the Citadel at Hue.
This week in Pacific history
October 11th - October 17th
October 11th, 1954 – French troops complete their withdrawal from North Vietnam.
October 12th, 1970 – Vietnam War: President Nixon announces that the U.S. will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
October 14th, 1952 – Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill begins as part of attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle."
October 16th, 1964 – China detonates its first nuclear weapon.
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This week in Pacific history
October 11th - October 17th
October 11th, 1954 – French troops complete their withdrawal from North Vietnam.
October 12th, 1970 – Vietnam War: President Nixon announces that the U.S. will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
October 14th, 1952 – Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill begins as part of attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle."
October 16th, 1964 – China detonates its first nuclear weapon.