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
8167th Army Hospital, 1953
Cpl. William L. Conley, 23, Morrilton, Ark., recently released from a Communist prisoner of war camp, and brother, SM Tom, 20, of the destroyer Laws, look at Tom's pictures and clippings from home during their visit on the 8167th Army Hospital sundeck. William was captured Dec. 2, 1950, about three months after he last saw his brother.
This week in Pacific history
April 25th - May 1st
April 26th, 1960 – South Korean president, Syngman Rhee, is forced to resign by the April Revolution.
April 26th, 1982 – Former police officer Woo Bum-kon kills 57 in a shooting spree in South Korea.
April 27th, 2018 – North and South Korea sign The Panmunjom Declaration which declares their intentions to end the Korean conflict.
April 28th, 1952 – Japanese sovereignty is restored as the Treaty of San Francisco comes into effect.
April 29th, 1975 – Vietnam War: The U.S. begins to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind.
April 30th, 1975 – Vietnam War: Saigon falls and the Vietnam War formally ends with the unconditional surrender of South Vietnam.
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This week in Pacific history
April 25th - May 1st
April 26th, 1960 – South Korean president, Syngman Rhee, is forced to resign by the April Revolution.
April 26th, 1982 – Former police officer Woo Bum-kon kills 57 in a shooting spree in South Korea.
April 27th, 2018 – North and South Korea sign The Panmunjom Declaration which declares their intentions to end the Korean conflict.
April 28th, 1952 – Japanese sovereignty is restored as the Treaty of San Francisco comes into effect.
April 29th, 1975 – Vietnam War: The U.S. begins to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind.
April 30th, 1975 – Vietnam War: Saigon falls and the Vietnam War formally ends with the unconditional surrender of South Vietnam.