Marine Corps Times removed but others remain

UPDATE from Navy Times

“Reaction to the Marine Corps Times’ relocation demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of intent; therefore, the product will return to its original location pending the outcome and communication of a more comprehensive, purposeful plan based on our Commandant’s intent as it relates to an emphasis on professionalism within our Corps,” Gen. John Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, said in a statement released Wednesday on the service’s official Facebook page.

The image of the rack where Marine Corps Times is blurred so it is hard to see the magazine titles that remain however you can see TIME, People and it looks like the Rolling Stone, all remaining near the checkout. Something fishy going on here when they stay up but Marine Corps Times isn't.

Marine Corps Times first casualty in headquarters' war to 'professionalize'
Independent newspaper does not conform to new Marine Corps message, brass says
By Lance M. Bacon
Staff writer
Feb. 9, 2014

Marines leaf through a copy of Marine Corps Times during some downtime at a patrol base in Afghanistan's Helmand province. The newspaper, which throughout the last year has investigated allegations of wrongdoing involving the service's top general, has been targeted by Marine Corps headquarters as part of a new initiative to 'professionalize' areas where the publication is sold.
(Brennan Linsley / The Associated Press)

Marine Corps leaders have ordered the independent Marine Corps Times newspaper removed from its prominent newsstand location at base exchange stores worldwide and placed instead in areas away from checkout lines, where it is harder to find and fewer copies are available.

The move raises troubling questions about motive and closely follows a directive prohibiting commanders from using budget funds to buy Marine Corps Times and a number of other publications.

Marine Corps Times is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of the Corps, focusing on everything from career tracks, to pay and benefits, family and spouse issues, and employment after leaving the military.

Throughout much of the past year, the paper has published dozens of articles as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations the service’s commandant, Gen. Jim Amos, abused his authority to ensure Marines were punished for an embarrassing war-zone scandal. Numerous reports have captured the attention of mainstream media outlets, including NPR, CNN and Time magazine, among several others.
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