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
Operation Somerset Plain, 1968
Soldiers rest in their bunker while others fill sand bags and receive daily rations.
This week in Pacific history
January 31st - February 6th
January 31st, 1968 – Vietnam War: As part of the Tet Offensive, Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon.
February 1st, 1972 – Kuala Lumpur achieves city status by a royal charter.
February 2nd, 1987 – After the 1986 People Power Revolution, the Philippines ratify a new constitution by nationwide plebiscite.
February 3rd, 1945 – World War II: The month-long battle to retake Manila from Japan begins.
February 6th, 1951 – Korean War: The Canadian Army begins combat in the Korean War.
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This week in Pacific history
January 31st - February 6th
January 31st, 1968 – Vietnam War: As part of the Tet Offensive, Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon.
February 1st, 1972 – Kuala Lumpur achieves city status by a royal charter.
February 2nd, 1987 – After the 1986 People Power Revolution, the Philippines ratify a new constitution by nationwide plebiscite.
February 3rd, 1945 – World War II: The month-long battle to retake Manila from Japan begins.
February 6th, 1951 – Korean War: The Canadian Army begins combat in the Korean War.