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.
To draw more soldiers, the Army wants more recruiters, bigger budgets and a better slogan
It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.
The Army is looking to make a sports bra that also measures soldier performance
Army researchers are developing a sports bra that could become standard issue for all female soldiers, with the ability to measure heart rate and core temperature.
Army drill sergeant who ran over trainees had been having problems at home, according to report
A drill sergeant who killed two trainees with a vehicle in 2017 had worked late the night before and was having trouble at home.
Has someone contacted you saying they’ve got webcam video of you? Don’t pay them.
Scammers are claiming to have sensitive videos recorded from hacked webcams, and soldiers could be at risk.
So far, the Army is not considering alternate events for its new fitness test
The Army is piloting its new fitness test, but it sounds like alternate events won't be an option.
Fort Bragg soldier arrested, accused of kidnapping and rape of 12-year-old girl
An 82nd Airborne Division soldier has been charged with the kidnapping and statutory rape of a 12-year-old North Carolina girl.
Has combat arms gender integration been successful? The Army will let you know in 2020.
Hundreds of women are serving in the Army infantry and other combat jobs, but the service is reserving judgment until its pilot program is over.
America’s obesity is threatening national security, according to this study
The rise in American obesity is making it harder for the Army to find healthy, qualified soldiers and keep them that way.
The Army is ready to dole out bonuses to keep recruiters
If you're on temporary recruiting duty, the Army might give you some cash to stay on.
