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
A Stars and Stripes newsboy in Japan, 1974
John Honke delivers paper to subscribers. Through it all, delivering the news has been what Stripes is all about. Most of the Stars and Stripes newspapers are hand delivered by newsboys such as John Honke to subscribers who live in on-base government quarters or in adjacent American housing areas. In 1974 there were about 73 youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18 employed as newsboys at all U.S. bases in Japan.
This week in Pacific history
October 11th - October 17th
October 11th, 1954 – French troops complete their withdrawal from North Vietnam.
October 12th, 1970 – Vietnam War: President Nixon announces that the U.S. will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
October 14th, 1952 – Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill begins as part of attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle."
October 16th, 1964 – China detonates its first nuclear weapon.
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This week in Pacific history
October 11th - October 17th
October 11th, 1954 – French troops complete their withdrawal from North Vietnam.
October 12th, 1970 – Vietnam War: President Nixon announces that the U.S. will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
October 14th, 1952 – Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill begins as part of attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle."
October 16th, 1964 – China detonates its first nuclear weapon.