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.

5 months ago

Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog finds

A Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.

5 months ago

Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in Iraq

No timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.

Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more

A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.

$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemic

In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.

Al Asad Air Base Dog Handler's route clearance drill

Troops evaluated for TBI following attack on Iraq base

Most of the rockets and ballistic missiles were shot down, but several impacted al-Asad airbase.

Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place

Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.

In this photo provided by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, taken from the bridge of HMS Diamond, Sea Viper missiles are fired in the Red Sea.

US strikes Houthi missile sites in retaliation for Red Sea attacks

The strike followed Houthi attack on a merchant vessel Monday.

Houthi attacks continue following multinational strike in Yemen

Houthi rebels launched an attack Friday morning after a U.S.-U.K. strike on more than 60 targets in Yemen.

The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria is seen on Oct. 22, 2018.

Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria climb to 130

No U.S. troops have been injured in the attacks since Dec. 7, according to the Pentagon.

Austin developed infection after prostate cancer treatment

Austin is expected to make a full recovery.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a joint statement with his Israeli counterpart, Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant following their meeting at Ben Gurion International Airport in Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Austin’s chief of staff failed to tell anyone about hospitalization

Austin remained hospitalized Monday, according to the Pentagon.

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