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Pentagon Issues Separation Notices to Publisher and Editor of Stars and Stripes

The Pentagon has issued separation notices to the publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination. Publisher Max Lederer plans to retire at the end of September, while Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin has publicly disagreed with Pentagon leadership. Stars and Stripes has been a critical source of information for military personnel and their families, with a significant portion of its budget funded by taxpayers.

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The Pentagon has issued separation notices to the publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination. Publisher Max Lederer plans to retire at the end of September, while Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin has publicly disagreed with Pentagon leadership. Stars and Stripes has been a critical source of information for military personnel and their families, with a significant portion of its budget funded by taxpayers.

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