US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired0

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• August 22, 2026

Even though partially funded by the Pentagon, Stars and Stripes has been editorially independent – through a congressional mandate and DoD rules. The newspaper’s Middle East reporter Lara Korte said she had also been told she was fired. Both Slavin and Korte say their dismissals – both for insubordination – relate to an interview they