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
Fire Support Base 25, 1968
A soldier sits down on some sand bags for his meal at Fire Support Base 25. FSB 25 is a hill-top position similar in set up to many around Dak To. Combined they cover the whole Dak To Bowl - the small, unnamed valley in which Dak To is located. FSB 25 came under an intense mortar, rocket and ground attack January 31st in which nine men of 3/12 were wounded. Prisoner interrogation afterward revealed an NVA company was destroyed.
This week in Pacific history
June 7th - June 13th
June 7th, 1942 – World War II: The Battle of Midway ends. The US victory helped turn the tide of the war in the Pacific.
June 7th, 1991 – Philippines: Mount Pinatubo erupts, becoming the second largest eruption of the 20th century and ejecting the most particulate matter into the stratosphere since Krakatoa in 1883.
June 9th, 1965 – Vietnam War: The Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles of the war, begins.
June 11, 2018 – Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un meet in Singapore. It is the first meeting of the leaders of the United States and North Korea.
June 13, 2000 – Koreas: The first ever inter-Korea summit begins in Pyongyang with Kim Dae-jung of South Korea meeting with Kim Jong-il of North Korea.
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This week in Pacific history
June 7th - June 13th
June 7th, 1942 – World War II: The Battle of Midway ends. The US victory helped turn the tide of the war in the Pacific.
June 7th, 1991 – Philippines: Mount Pinatubo erupts, becoming the second largest eruption of the 20th century and ejecting the most particulate matter into the stratosphere since Krakatoa in 1883.
June 9th, 1965 – Vietnam War: The Battle of Đồng Xoài, one of the largest battles of the war, begins.
June 11, 2018 – Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un meet in Singapore. It is the first meeting of the leaders of the United States and North Korea.
June 13, 2000 – Koreas: The first ever inter-Korea summit begins in Pyongyang with Kim Dae-jung of South Korea meeting with Kim Jong-il of North Korea.