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 sailor moves bombs off the coast of Vietnam, 1966
Somewhere off the coast of Vietnam, April, 1966: A member of the USS Kitty Hawk’s ordnance crew moves bombs to planeside off the coast of Vietnam in April, 1966.
This week in Pacific history
December 13th - December 19th
December 13th, 1974 – Vietnam War: North Vietnam launches the Spring Offensive, which results in the capitulation of South Vietnam.
December 15th, 1945 – General MacArthur orders that Shinto be abolished as the state religion of Japan.
December 15th, 1978 – Jimmy Carter announces that the United States will recognize the People's Republic of China.
December 18th, 1972 – Vietnam War: Richard Nixon announces Operation Linebacker II after peace talks with North Vietnam collapse.
December 19th, 1946 – The First Indochina War begins.
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This week in Pacific history
December 13th - December 19th
December 13th, 1974 – Vietnam War: North Vietnam launches the Spring Offensive, which results in the capitulation of South Vietnam.
December 15th, 1945 – General MacArthur orders that Shinto be abolished as the state religion of Japan.
December 15th, 1978 – Jimmy Carter announces that the United States will recognize the People's Republic of China.
December 18th, 1972 – Vietnam War: Richard Nixon announces Operation Linebacker II after peace talks with North Vietnam collapse.
December 19th, 1946 – The First Indochina War begins.