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
After Hours, 1964
Tony Scott (L) is interviewed by "After Hours" panel, including (L-R) Bill Burrell, Al Ricketts, Maj. Damon E. Eckles, Carolyn Williams, S/Sgt. Don Sturgis. Eckles founded the show, brought many improvements to the network.
This week in Pacific history
March 28th - April 3rd
March 28th, 1959 – The government of Tibet is dissolved by the People's Republic of China.
March 29th, 1973 – Vietnam War: The final U.S. soldiers leave South Vietnam.
March 30th, 1965 – Vietnam War: The United States Embassy in Saigon is attacked by a car bomb.
April 1st, 1945 – World War II: The initial invasion of Okinawa begins.
April 3rd, 1948 – The Jeju uprising begins.
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This week in Pacific history
March 28th - April 3rd
March 28th, 1959 – The government of Tibet is dissolved by the People's Republic of China.
March 29th, 1973 – Vietnam War: The final U.S. soldiers leave South Vietnam.
March 30th, 1965 – Vietnam War: The United States Embassy in Saigon is attacked by a car bomb.
April 1st, 1945 – World War II: The initial invasion of Okinawa begins.
April 3rd, 1948 – The Jeju uprising begins.