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
1st Cavalry Division band, 1958
Equally at home on the parade ground or on the maneuvers, members of the 1st Cavalry Division band can switch quickly from one side of their dual role to the other. As bandsmen, the band members provide music for 1st Cavalry activities during normal times, but as soldiers they are ready to exchange their horns and drums for carbines and packs on short notice. When the division moves into the field on maneuvers or in combat, the band becomes a security unit, responsible for perimiter defense of a division command area.
This week in Pacific history
March 14th - March 20th
March 14th, 1951 – Korean War: U.N. troops recapture Seoul for the second time.
March 16th, 1945 – World War II: The Battle of Iwo Jima ends with small pockets of resistence remaining.
March 16th, 1968 – Vietnam War: My Lai Massacre occurs.
March 17th, 1973 – The Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph Burst of Joy is taken, depicting USAF Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm being reunited with his family after spending more than five years as a POW in Vietnam.
March 20th, 1995 – The Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo executes a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway.
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This week in Pacific history
March 14th - March 20th
March 14th, 1951 – Korean War: U.N. troops recapture Seoul for the second time.
March 16th, 1945 – World War II: The Battle of Iwo Jima ends with small pockets of resistence remaining.
March 16th, 1968 – Vietnam War: My Lai Massacre occurs.
March 17th, 1973 – The Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph Burst of Joy is taken, depicting USAF Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm being reunited with his family after spending more than five years as a POW in Vietnam.
March 20th, 1995 – The Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo executes a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway.