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Pentagon fires chief editor of Stars and Stripes over independent journalism pledge

The Pentagon dismissed the chief editor of Stars and Stripes after the editor promised to pursue independent journalism. The move concerns the governance and editorial independence of a U.S. military-affiliated publication.

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It may raise wider concerns about press independence and government control of military media.

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  1. Pentagon Fires Chief Editor Of 'Stars & Stripes' For Promising To Do Independent Journalism ↗techdirt.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC

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