Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes chief editor, publisher days after report on aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Stars and Stripes is a US govt-funded news publication that reports on the military. It recently reported on the problems faced by USS Abraham Lincoln crew

(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

The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go.

The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go.

The editor-in-chief, publisher and Middle East reporter for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes were all fired by the Pentagon Friday.

The firings at Stars and Stripes also claimed a Middle East correspondent. They are the latest effort by the Pentagon to diminish the news outlet’s editorial independence.

The Pentagon fired three staffers from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, including longtime publisher Max Lederer, for alleged insubordination.

The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him as well as its publisher and a reporter

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

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-Chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer a

The moves come at a time when the Trump administration, in its second term, has been progressively combative toward the media.

The news comes about a month after the editor stressed the importance of the newspaper’s independence in an interview, and a few days after the publisher announced his plans to retire.

Pentagon Fires Stars And Stripes Publisher, Editor, Reporter For 'Insubordination'  HuffPost

The editor in chief of Stars And Stripes, the publication that covers the U.S. military and is partially funded by the U.S. government, said that he was was being fired following an interview he gave to CBS News Sunday Morning in which he talked of censorship being a “red line” for him. Erik Slavin told…

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor after censorship comments  USA Today

Max Lederer and Erik Slavin receive termination notices after publication reported on crew conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln The Pentagon is reported to have fired the publisher and the editor of Stars & Stripes, the US military news outlet that has clashed with the Trump administration and armed forces brass over

The publisher of the military newspaper announced his retirement earlier this week but also received a separation notice, the editor-in-chief says

As the Pentagon takes steps to control the newspaper in spite of its tradition of independence and civilian leadership, senators are demanding answers.

The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.

The vessel has been at sea since November 2025 and has spent a record 250 days consecutively without making land.

A US official has said that the USS Abraham Lincoln is now returning to California, but the journey back could take several weeks, as reports of deteriorating conditions on board surface

USS Abraham Lincoln Is Returning to the US, Report Says  Forbes

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The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, relieving a long-deployed carrier where there were reports of crew stress.

Concerns have grown about the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard

US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said on social media that the carrier arrived in the region Wednesday.

The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war.

US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.

USS George Washington is the latest aircraft carrier to enter the Middle East amid the Iran war. US Navy photo A new US Navy aircraft carrier entered the Middle East this week. USS George Washington is expected to replace USS Abraham Lincoln on an extended deployment. Reports have emerged detailing mental health and s

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