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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Ditching promotion file photos may have helped minorities, report says

Army promotion boards have no identifying information when considering a candidate.

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Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says

At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.

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Number of troops injured in drone attacks jumps to 56

Roughly half of the reported injuries are traumatic brain injuries.

Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers find

Researchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.

Number of troops injured in Middle East drone attacks now at 46

The number of overall attacks has jumped to 38 since Oct. 17.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl answers a question Sept. 6, 2023, at the Defense News Conference in Pentagon City.

When a service’s top two officers aren’t available, who takes charge?

Who is the no. 3 officer in the military services? It's not a simple answer.

US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages, Pentagon says

The U.S. has been providing support to Israel's hostage recovery efforts.

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.

A clinic at NSA Naples offers various forms of birth control.

TRICARE won’t cover over-the-counter birth control pill

A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.

Honoring accomplishment and courage: profiles of the 2023 Service Members of the Year

Watch Navy football players react to 2023 uniform reveal for game against Army

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The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vessels

How Marines, sailors, mules and a King Stallion recovered a downed helo

Air Force releases names of 7 airmen killed in Osprey crash off Japan

Marine Corps looks at ocean glider for rapid resupply to fight China

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Meghann Myers

Pentagon bureau chief

All Stories By Meghann

Army promotion boards have no identifying information when considering a candidate.

At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.

Roughly half of the reported injuries are traumatic brain injuries.

Researchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.

The number of overall attacks has jumped to 38 since Oct. 17.

Who is the no. 3 officer in the military services? It's not a simple answer.

The U.S. has been providing support to Israel's hostage recovery efforts.

The unidentified detachment will deter further conflict and help protect troops already in the Middle East, the Pentagon said.

The total number of drone attacks has come to 'at least' 23.

The Pentagon is implementing a wide range of recommendations from an independent review finished earlier this year.

The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.

A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.

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