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.
Pentagon drops new quarantine guidance for COVID-19 exposure, diagnosis
Positive? Close contact? Asymptomatic? These are the new rules.
4 reservists died of COVID-19 complications in a single week
The military reported 72 deaths overall in 2021.
New in 2022: Next steps in DoD’s fight against extremism, including a new definition
The Pentagon hopes to get a better grasp on the problem of extremist activity among troops.
XVIII Airborne Corps commander set to be next CENTCOM boss
Lt. Gen. Erik Kurilla has been nominated for the military's top Middle East job.
The military’s gender relations survey is now open to all troops
A mini version of the survey is now open to all troops who want to give their feedback.
Oklahoma Guard bars unvaccinated airmen from drilling after Jan. 1
The head of the Oklahoma National Guard has ordered unvaccinated airmen to stay home from drill weekends.
The Pentagon has streamlined the process for sending National Guard troops into DC
The change should make it less complicated to request D.C. National Guard activation.
Private military housing company pleads guilty to fraud
Balfour Beatty Communities LLC pleaded guilty to major fraud and agreed to pay tens of millions in fines and restitution.
One fully vaccinated service member has died of COVID-19 complications
The most recent deaths bring the military's toll to 82.
