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.
Troops injured in Syria attack in stable condition or returned to duty
The casualties follow two attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed groups last week.
Soldier found dead in Pentagon parking lot was a Joint Staff NCO
Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.
The fallout of the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Controversy around the COVID-19 vaccine may have increased general anti-vaccine sentiments in military.
Troops who deployed seem to have lower risk of cancer death: study
The results are most likely proof of the “healthy deployer effect” as troops are required to be in fairly good health to go overseas.
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report
The report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.
Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health care
Past treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.
Service member found dead in vehicle in Pentagon parking lot
The service member has not yet been identified.
Military services grappling with filling their ranks in budget request
The services are looking to add about 12,000 troops to their ranks this year.
Military academies see unprecedented rise in sexual assaults
The academies saw the biggest jump in unwanted sexual contacts since the Pentagon began tracking in 2006.
