Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes staff for alleged insubordination
By The BriefBrief
The Pentagon terminated several staff members of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes for alleged insubordination. Former editor-in-chief Erik Slavin said his removal was linked to an interview he gave to CBS Sunday Morning about censorship.
WHO:Erik Slavin
WHAT:Former Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin says his Pentagon firing followed an interview about censorship.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Slavin said he was removed because of his CBS Sunday Morning interview about censorship.
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