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Pentagon PR Official Takes Over Stars and Stripes
Original: Pentagon PR Official Takes Over Stars and Stripes Months After Editor, Publisher Kicked Out
A Pentagon public affairs official has been placed in charge of Stars and Stripes, the independent-minded US military newspaper, just months after its editor and publisher were removed from their posts. The move raises fresh concerns about Defense Department oversight of the outlet's editorial independence, which has long been protected to keep coverage credible with troops. Details on the official's mandate and the circumstances of the leadership shakeup remain limited.
Why now: The appointment is seen as a potential threat to the newspaper's editorial independence following the abrupt removal of its top editors.
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- Pentagon PR Official Takes Over Stars and Stripes Months After Editor, Publisher Kicked Out · Military.com
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