Pentagon appoints public affairs chief as Stars and Stripes publisher

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:14 · Archive

The Pentagon has appointed Christian Devine, its public affairs executive director, as acting publisher of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

The Pentagon has appointed Christian Devine, executive director of its public affairs office, as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes. The military newspaper has published continuously since World War II and describes itself as a source of 'independent news and information to the U.S. military community' governed by First Amendment principles.

Devine, a former Marine Corps colonel, will lead Stars and Stripes on an interim basis while the Pentagon searches for a permanent publisher. He will continue his role as principal advisor in the Pentagon's public affairs office and is expected to split time between the two positions.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Devine brings 'unmatched expertise, strategic vision and a commitment to ensuring Stars and Stripes maintains editorial independence' while delivering reporting that serves military personnel and their families. Devine said in a statement that he hoped to 'lend a strong arm during the interim to the men and women who continue to contribute to its notable legacy'.

The Pentagon funds roughly half of Stars and Stripes' annual budget and announced plans to overhaul the publication at the start of 2026.

How it is being reported

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• Pentagon appoints its own public affairs executive as acting Stars and Stripes publisherChristian Devine, the Pentagon's public affairs executive director, takes over as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes newspaper as it aims to modernize.Fox News · 14 Oct, 17:51

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