Welcome to SUBSIM
Triad773
Hope you enjoy your stay. Be sure to check out some of the stickies, some great information there. As well , the search option is your friend here, many of your questions may be in older threads.
Nice link below regarding some background info on the Pacific Theatre
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128185
Good luck, and good hunting
By the way, I don't have my beer yet
RDP