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Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference

(AP) -- The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against

  • Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin for insubordination
  • Senior reporter Lara Korte dismissed for opposing military interference
  • Publisher Max Lederer retires before dismissals, criticized as Pentagon control attempt

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