The Pentagon announced on Friday that it has dismissed the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, along with a senior reporter, citing insubordination. This decision follows their public comments opposing any interference by the Defense Department in the operations of the military news outlet, which is known for its editorial independence.
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Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes editor and reporter for insubordination
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief and a senior reporter of Stars and Stripes for insubordination. The dismissal comes after the two spoke out against potential interference from the Defense Department in the outlet's editorial decisions.
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