80 Years of Stars and Stripes Pacific

A folded American flag with white stars visible on blue fabric rests on top of a tan military-style hard case. The flag is ceremonially folded in the traditional triangular manner typically used for military honors and funeral services.

Isotope test reveals WWII remains found on Okinawa are likely American

Japanese scientists using an improved method of analysis recently identified a third set of remains as likely those of an American service member who fought on Okinawa during World War II.

Richard Clark, 35th Fighter Wing historian, explains Thursday how a couple of airmen accidentally discovered what is believed to be a World War II-era, Japanese military bunker in the woods on Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Misawa aims to turn 'rediscovered' WWII-era bunker into museum

A possible World War II-era bunker that survived the intense U.S. bombing of the area more than 60 years ago might be turned into a museum, if base officials have their way.

Faded memories: Former Air Force pilot pays tribute to his service as he turns 100 in Tokyo

It’s been decades since Dave Fisher soared through the wild blue yonder in Air Force jets, and a century since his birth on July 17, 1919.

A fleet died — so did a delusion

Fifty years ago, Japan struck the great American fleet anchorage at Pearl Harbor, blackening an azure Hawaiian sky with the blood of blasted battleships.

Air Force Capt. John S. Gunnison, who took part in the World War II invasion of Iwo Jima as a Marine 15 years earlier, walks along the beach toward Mt. Suribachi during his first visit to the island since the battle.

Marines returning in peace to hard-won Iwo

The U.S. Marines will land on Iwo Jima and secure Mt. Suribachi Friday for the second time in 15 years.

Stars and Stripes frontpage for June 27, 1945 - Pacific edition

Oki doughfeet slogging on, searching for own lost PWs

There are no front lines on Okinawa, but that doesn’t mean there is any rest for the doughboy.

Stars and Stripes May 17 1945 page 5, Pacific edition.

Precision fire answer to cave tactics - U.S. artillery goes underground

War in the Ryukus has brought on new and unorthodox tactics from an artillery viewpoint. For the first time in the history of warfare an entire field artillery of an army is living and fighting from underground positions.