Meghann Myers
Pentagon bureau chief
Meghann Myers is the Pentagon bureau chief at Military Times. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members.
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Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goal
The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.
Thousands of troops are still deployed to Europe for Ukraine response
Some troops have rotated out or gone home for good, but the Europe mission has no end in sight.
Why the Pentagon would rather not create a specific military law against extremism
Not enough time has passed for the military to assess whether its latest efforts are making a difference.
Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nominees
Lt. Gens. Bryan Fenton and Michael Langley took senators' questions at their Thursday confirmation hearing.
US to send more HIMARS precision rocket systems to Ukraine in latest package
The U.S. will send four more high mobility artillery rocket systems to Ukraine in its next military aid package to strengthen Kyiv in what’s become a grinding artillery duel.
Back on the ground in Somalia, US launches strike against al-Shabab
Two fighters were killed in the strike, according to AFRICOM.
National Guard’s international training program needs better oversight, report finds
Partner countries aren't thoroughly tracking training exercises.
Some officers still promoting thanks to loopholes in background checks, study says
Unclear guidelines and uneven discipline could let unfit officers through the cracks.
West Point grad’s charity provides college grants to Gold Star families
David Kim's Children of Fallen Patriots has given $50 million in college grants to Gold Star families.
Little guidance for troops, dependents who may need to end a pregnancy post-Roe
The Pentagon's current message is "business as usual."
