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.

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Taegu Orphans Fund Council

Taegu Presbyterian Hospital, 1960

WILL IT HURT? - Catherine Cowan (right) , director of the Children's Wing of the Taegu Presbyterian Hospital, receives a questioning look from a Korean baby who received the first inoculation of vaccine donated by the Taegu Orphans Fund Council.

Melvin K. Lewis, © 1960, 2018 Stars and Stripes, All Rights Reserved | BUY THIS PHOTO

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Seabees build a bridge on Route 1 between Phu Loc and Lang Co, South Vietnam, in 1967.

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This week in Pacific history

Marines climb over seawall during Incheon landing in Korean War
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June 21st - June 27th


June 22th, 1945World War II: The Battle of Okinawa ends with a US victory.
June 23rd, 1985 – Terrorists bomb Narita International Airport and an hour later, the same group detonates another bomb on Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland killing all 329 aboard.
June 25th, 1950Korean War: The Korean War begins with North Korean forces crossing the 38th Parallel and invading South Korea.
June 27th, 1950Korean War: The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War as President Truman orders US air and sea forces to help South Korea.
June 27th, 1994 – Aum Shinrikyo cult members release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan injuring 660 people and killing seven. Nine months later they would release sarin on Tokyo subway trains.

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