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War Department Revamps Stars & Stripes for Modern Troops

1/15/2026

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The Department of War will modernize Stars & Stripes to prioritize military-related content and better serve today's service members.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the publication will eliminate wire service reports and "woke distractions."
Future content will be produced by active-duty service members, with 50% generated by the War Department.
The White House supports the initiative as part of a broader modernization effort under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Department of War will modernize Stars & Stripes to prioritize military-related content and better serve today's service members.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the publication will eliminate wire service reports and "woke distractions."
Future content will be produced by active-duty service members, with 50% generated by the War Department.
The White House supports the initiative as part of a broader modernization effort under U.S. President Donald Trump.