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Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leadership for insubordination

The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes said he was fired by the Pentagon, along with the newspaper’s publisher and a reporter, for insubordination. He said the dismissal followed his objection to potential editorial interference.
WHO: Editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes
WHAT: The editor-in-chief said the Pentagon fired him, the newspaper’s publisher, and a reporter for insubordination after he objected to potential editorial interference.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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