This website was created and maintained from May 2020 to May 2021 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Stars and Stripes operations in the Pacific.
It will no longer be updated, but we encourage you to explore the site and view content we felt best illustrated Stars and Stripes' continued support of the Pacific theater since 1945.
Koreas
Sweat gives tanks chance for winning shot
Being a tank crew member with the 1st Bn., 72nd Armor, 2nd Inf. Div., isn't all bright lights and fame. It's grease on the face, fatigues soaked with engine oil, and some back-breaking work.
Tough times call for tough action
Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, making a Pacific tour, was a bit late arriving for his guest speaker slot here at the USO’s 33rd annual Six Star Salute honoring those in military service.
U.S. to stop patrols after 50 years, give more duties to S. Koreans
From a United Nations conference building along the Koreas’ border, Spc. Craig Lau and Pvt. Jorge Fernandez looked out a window at two North Korean soldiers just a few feet away.
Cheney addresses U.S. troops at Yongsan
Vice President Dick Cheney — greeted in Collier Field House on Friday by servicemembers chanting “USA, USA!” — trumpeted U.S. efforts in Iraq while complimenting South Korea’s troop commitment.
Commander hears students’ concerns
Students at Seoul American High School weren’t afraid to fire away the tough questions Friday at Col. Timothy McNulty, the 34th Support Group commander.
Commander hears Yongsan community concerns
Community leaders got their chance Wednesday to tell the 8th Army’s commander how the community — and sometimes the military — can do a better job treating its members.
‘Mayor’ McNulty striving to improve Yongsan
Col. Timothy McNulty is like the mayor of a small city within a much larger one.
