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
Red Cross girls in South Korea, 1962
Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 1, 1962: Ten American Red Cross girls arrived at Kimpo Air Base, Korea, to begin a one-year tour as clubmobile girls. The group had undergone a two-week orientation course at Camp Zama, Japan, before coming to Korea. From left are Patricial L. Toombs, Elizabeth H. Hatzopoulos, Beverly Jensen, Joanne M. Wallmark, Patricia J. Baddour, Janis M. Kiernan, Frances L. Warren, Barbara J. Bruegger and Kay Steiner. Not in the picture is Myra M. Cohen.
This week in Pacific history
June 14th - June 20th
June 14th, 1945 – World War II: Filipino and American officers and men of the U.S. Army capture Bessang Pass in Northern Luzon.
June 15th, 1944 – World War II: U.S. Marines storm the beaches of the Japanese island of Saipan to gain an airbase to launch B-29 bombing raids on Japan.
June 16th, 2019 – Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests draw up to two-million people.
June 17th, 1967 – The People's Republic of China successfully tests its first thermonuclear weapon.
June 19th, 1944 – World War II: First day of the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
June 20th, 1944 – World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U.S. naval victory that eliminated Japan's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions.
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This week in Pacific history
June 14th - June 20th
June 14th, 1945 – World War II: Filipino and American officers and men of the U.S. Army capture Bessang Pass in Northern Luzon.
June 15th, 1944 – World War II: U.S. Marines storm the beaches of the Japanese island of Saipan to gain an airbase to launch B-29 bombing raids on Japan.
June 16th, 2019 – Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests draw up to two-million people.
June 17th, 1967 – The People's Republic of China successfully tests its first thermonuclear weapon.
June 19th, 1944 – World War II: First day of the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
June 20th, 1944 – World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U.S. naval victory that eliminated Japan's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions.