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.
300 US troops headed to Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
The unidentified detachment will deter further conflict and help protect troops already in the Middle East, the Pentagon said.
US troops in Iraq and Syria attacked two dozen times in two weeks
The total number of drone attacks has come to 'at least' 23.
Military suicide rates mostly steady over past decade
The Pentagon is implementing a wide range of recommendations from an independent review finished earlier this year.
21 troops injured in Iraq and Syria drone strikes
The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.
TRICARE won’t cover over-the-counter birth control pill
A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.
US troops in Middle East brace for ‘significant escalation’ of attacks
The Pentagon is increasing force protection amid repeated drone attacks in Iraq and Syria.
Pentagon raises cap on military medical malpractice claims
Changes would increase the amount of compensation troops can receive.
US military has more work to do integrating women, report finds
Women's perspectives are essential to U.S. national security strategy and operations, according to the report.
US troops overseas thwart multiple drone attacks in just days
"If and when we choose to respond, we’ll do so at a time of our choosing."
