S. Res. 491 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that honors Stars and Stripes, the military's independent newspaper, on the 80th anniversary of its continuous operations in the Pacific, which began in May 1945. The resolution recognizes Stars and Stripes' historical role as a morale-boosting news source for service members since the Civil War, and particularly praises its contributions during World War II when President Truman called it "a cherished and important soldier's institution." The newspaper has continued to cover military-related news across major conflicts including Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Today, Stars and Stripes reaches approximately 1.4 million readers daily through its website, social media, and other digital platforms, serving active-duty military members, civilian Defense Department employees, and military families stationed worldwide. The resolution simply commemorates this milestone and honors the current and former staff of Stars and Stripes for their service to the military community.