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
Shel Silverstein in Tokyo, 1959
The photo was taken when Shel Silverstein revisited the Tokyo Office in 1959; L to R (back row): Michiko Shibata (Admin. 1953-?), Neal Callahan (photographer, Mid 1950's), Pat Carroll (City Editor, 1954-1959), Al Ricketts (Entertainment Editor, 1952-1968) Sanae Yamazaki (Artist, 1948-1952, 1954-1961), Norm Sklarewits (Feature Writer, 19561959); Front Row: Toshi Tokunaga (Librarian/Liaison, 1949-1971), Shel Silverstein (Artist, 1954-1956)
: Michiko Shibata (Admin. 1953-?), Neal Callahan (photographer, Mid 1950's), Pat Carroll (City Editor, 1954-1959), Al Ricketts (Entertainment Editor, 1952-1968) Sanae Yamazaki (Artist, 1948-1952, 1954-1961), Norm Sklarewits (Feature Writer, 19561959); Front Row: Toshi Tokunaga (Librarian/Liaison, 1949-1971), Shel Silverstein (Artist, 1954-1956)
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This week in Pacific history
April 4th - April 10th
April 5th, 1998 – The longest bridge span in the world, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, connecting Kobe, Japan to Iwaya on Awaji Island opens to traffic.
April 5th, 2009 – North Korea launches the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 rocket which passes over mainland Japan.
April 7th, 1945 – World War II: American planes sink Japan's battleship Yamato, one of the two largest ever constructed.
April 10th, 1971 – China hosts the U.S. table tennis team in order to foster better relations with the U.S.
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This week in Pacific history
April 4th - April 10th
April 5th, 1998 – The longest bridge span in the world, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, connecting Kobe, Japan to Iwaya on Awaji Island opens to traffic.
April 5th, 2009 – North Korea launches the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 rocket which passes over mainland Japan.
April 7th, 1945 – World War II: American planes sink Japan's battleship Yamato, one of the two largest ever constructed.
April 10th, 1971 – China hosts the U.S. table tennis team in order to foster better relations with the U.S.