August 24, 2026

Fired Stars and Stripes Editor Calls for Editorial Independence

Lara Korte and Erik Slavin were fired by the Pentagon for alleged insubordination after speaking to CBS News, raising concerns about the future of Stars and Stripes' editorial independence.
Slavin described his termination as a 'real shock' and emphasized the importance of the paper giving service members 'the straight truth.'
The Pentagon plans to modernize Stars and Stripes, which has historically operated independently, but there are fears this could undermine its editorial integrity.

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