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.
Republican lawmaker pushes back on DoD policy barring some coronavirus survivors from enlisting
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, called on the defense secretary to re-consider a ban on any COVID-19 survivors.
What if military recruiting could screen for wash-outs?
There may be some factors that make someone more likely to leave the military before their first contract ends.
New Defense Department coronavirus cases trending downward
Though cases continue to grow, the rate of increase is slowing down.
Updated guidance allows unhospitalized COVID-19 survivors to join the military
Now, prospective recruits who have tested positive for coronavirus can join up, as long as they weren't hospitalized.
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military
Recruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.
More than 5,000 troops positive for coronavirus as military expands testing
The military is no longer planning to test all troops across the entire force.
Pentagon working on guidance for garrison commanders in states lifting coronavirus stay-at-home orders
With some states easing restrictions on local businesses and outdoor gathering spots, military installations will have to balance safety of forces with civilian moves.
COVID-19 hospitalization rate 50 times higher in the military than in overall US
A hundred service members have been hospitalized so far.
Navy COVID-19 cases pass 2,000 as military cases continue to rise
The military is on track to surpass 5,000 cases overall in the next few days.
