Meghann Myers

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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1,000 US troops deploying to build offshore port for Gaza aid

The military expects to have the mission to distribute aid to the Gaza Strip in the next 60 days.

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Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks

Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.

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US, Jordan drop second round of aid into Gaza

The latest U.S.-Jordanian air drop into the Gaza Strip Tuesday included 36,800 meals, according to the Pentagon.

Pentagon Inspector General to assess Navy’s suicide prevention efforts

The evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.

The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan

Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 31, 2023.

Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.

Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancer

Concussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.

Missile Defense Agency boss had affairs with subordinates: IG report

The agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted.

DOD looks to revamp housing, facilities on military installations

Much of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart.

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