Pentagon Names One of Its Own Public Affairs Officials to Run Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has appointed Christian Devine, a public affairs official, as the acting publisher of the military news outlet Stars and Stripes. This dual-role appointment has raised concerns regarding the independence of the publication's editorial operations.
Why it matters
The appointment sparks debate over the potential conflict of interest when a government official oversees a news organization tasked with independent military reporting.
Christian Devine, an executive director and principal adviser in the Pentagon's public affairs office, was appointed weeks after terminations.
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