Who are Erik Slavin, Lara Korte? Stars and Stripes editor, reporter fired for 'insubordination' - here's what they said

Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte for insubordination amid tensions over editorial independence.

(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.

Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.

The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of 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.

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

The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, as well as its publisher and a reporter, the editor said. He said he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview he gave that objected to any potential censorship by the U.S. military.

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

Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview  Toronto Star