KOROR, Palau (May 27, 2026) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. hosted Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, during a visit to Palau that included a trip to Peleliu, commemorative events and reviews of infrastructure projects supported under the Compact of Free Association. According to the Office of the President, Paparo’s visit to […]
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Peleliu’s Camp Beck Sold to Palau Government for U.S. Military Use
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Peleliu State Public Land Authority (PSPLA) has sold Kambek, also known as Camp Beck, and other surrounding lands to the national government for eventual use by the United States military, according to a copy of a conveyance agreement obtained by this publication. The agreement, which includes 12 lots […]
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Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice
In a low-key yet quietly dignified air, the US airmen raised the flag to sound of United States national anthem in the background, to honor and remember thousands of US servicemen who paid the ultimate price for freedom and liberty on the shores of Peleliu 75 years ago. The US Memorial Day yesterday was marked […]
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Peleliu Governor speaks of forgiveness in Battle of Peleliu anniversary
Peleliu State Governor Temmy Shmull said that the pain, horrors, and devastations caused by World War 2 to their forefathers had already been forgiven. Governor Shmull, who was speaking before guests during the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu on September 28, reflected about the war that was fought between Japanese […]
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75th anniversary of Battle of Peleliu to be commemorated
The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu, the bloody war between the American and Japanese troops during World War 2, is going to be commemorated at the South Dock of Peleliu State on September 28. Peleliu State Governor Temmy Shmull, in a phone interview, said that the United States Embassy in Palau and the […]
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Large cache of Japanese ordnance found on Peleliu WW2 battle field
The Cleared Ground Demining, a British Non-Government Organization (NGO), through its Palauans team had found a hidden Japanese ordnance cache which is said to be untouched for 75 years on a World War 2 battle field in Peleliu. The large cache of ordnance included 66 hand grenades, 26 knee mortars and various other types of […]