Megan Eckstein
Naval warfare reporter
Megan Eckstein is the naval warfare reporter at Defense News. She has covered military news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. She has reported from four geographic fleets and is happiest when she’s filing stories from a ship. Megan is a University of Maryland alumna.
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Seeking to make F-35s ready for war, maintainers think outside the box
As the F-35C fleet expands at Naval Air Station Lemoore, the service and a government oversight group worry the jets aren’t available for missions enough.
National Military Strategy update in the works — most of which will again be classified
Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made it sound like the strategy will largely involve coloring in details that were already laid out in the previous document, particularly around the analysis of the “4+1” challenges to America – China, Russia, North Korea, Iran and violent extremism.
Commentary: Why earplugs are a must for regular riders
Riding with earplugs will save your hearing, but will it isolate you from your bike and traffic?
Four smart steps to reach your financial goals
If you want to improve your financial situation, then there’s no time like the present. But focusing on an end goal can seem daunting if you’re just getting started.
Why don't more people serve? The US is launching a commission to find out
Eleven commissioners will travel the country in 2018-19 to learn how to increase military and civic service.
Military advocates ready to fight on for adequate pay raises
Lawmakers recently approved the biggest military pay raise in eight years, and next year’s pay hike will likely be even higher. But military advocates say they expect to continue having to fight for it.
Corker touts ‘progress’ to replace war authorizations
Republicans and Democrats have argued for years that the war authorizations Congress passed after 9/11 have since been overstretched by successive presidents and that Congress must reassert its war-making powers.
Learning the art of motorcycle drag racing
This Motorcycle Cruiser magazine classic offers a day at the races.
Military vs. civilian: Which pays better?
Do military service members make more money than civilians over a career? There is no simple answer. Comparing civilian pay to military compensation can seem like apples and oranges.
Best pix of the week: Jan. 10, 2018
Here are some of the coolest pictures across the military this week!
