Almost every year, at least one story from Stars and Stripes is among the journalism honored by the Military Reporters & Editors, a professional association. Often, the stories are about failures or rules that unfairly harm those who serve or their families.
In 2024, Stars and Stripes exposed a bureaucratic practice that plagues thousands of veterans, making it appear as if they have a pending criminal charge when, in fact, their cases were investigated and charges were not filed.
In 2022, it was a story about arcane rules that prevent spouses from working while stationed in Italy.
For decades, Stars and Stripes has been a vital part of the journalistic ecosystem covering the U.S. military, specifically serving the 1.3 million active-duty troops, their families and millions more retired service members.
That credibility and editorial independence are in jeopardy following the recent firings of publisher Max Lederer and editor-in-chief Erik Slavin.
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