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Pentagon considering firing longtime Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say

Name: Pentagon considering firing longtime Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Uploaded: 2026-08-20T14:08:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 56 s
Description: Pentagon officials have discussed firing Max Lederer, the 19-year publisher of Stars and Stripes, before his scheduled retirement at the end of September, U.S. officials tell CBS News. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

Pentagon officials have discussed firing Max Lederer, the 19-year publisher of Stars and Stripes, before his scheduled retirement at the end of September, U.S. officials tell CBS News. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.