Pentagon Slammed for Firing Military Newspaper Ombudsman, “A Way to Quiet the Criticism”

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Former Stars and Stripes reporter Kevin Baron slammed the Pentagon for firing Stars and Stripes ombudsman Jacqueline Smith. According to The Washington Post, the Defense Department dismissed Smith “without giving a reason.” “I’ve been outspoken about my concern with increasing restrictions on the press by the Pentagon and, in particular, very concerned about the editorial []