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Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor in chief, publisher, reporter

The Pentagon fired the publisher, editor in chief and at least one reporter at Stars and Stripes, a historically independent military news outlet, Friday as the department has looked to reshape its coverage in recent months. The Department of Defense (DOD) dismissed Editor-in-Chi.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: The Hill ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: The Pentagon fired the publisher, editor in chief and at least one reporter at Stars and Stripes, a historically independent military news outlet, Friday as the department has looked to reshape its coverage in recent months. The Department of Defense (DOD) dismissed Editor-in-Chi.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Aug 21, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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