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.
Report: Army adopted out aggressive bomb-sniffing dogs to families with young children
“It appeared the Army’s priority was to get rid of the dogs as quickly as possible,” the investigation found.
Combat medics train to keep the wounded alive beyond the ‘golden hour’
The Army’s new Expeditionary Combat Medic program prepares medics to treat soldiers beyond the initial triage of combat casualty care.
Army troops, Special Forces train Nigerian infantry for fight against Boko Haram, ISIS
U.S. troops just wrapped up a trip to Nigeria to train local soldiers in advanced infantry tactics that likely will be used against extremist terror in the region.
Army looking to funnel potential budget boost into modernization
After two decades of ups and downs, the Army is looking at its biggest base budget in history.
Army putting finishing touches on new, revamped Expert Soldier Badge
The Expert Soldier Badge, based on 30 basic warrior tasks and battle drills, is still in the validation phase, but it is on track for its first test later this year.
Land nav, iron sights and more discipline: Big changes are coming to Army basic training
After a multi-year review of the Army’s basic and advanced individual training programs, the service is piloting a long list of changes and tweaks, with an eye toward a full roll-out in late spring.
Army opens three more posts to women in infantry, armor
The Army is opening up three more posts for women in infantry and armor jobs, expanding assignment opportunities beyond Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Fort Hood, Texas.
Beards for troops? Top enlisted leader is no fan of facial hair
Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, says beards would detract from a professional military image.
Six women become the first to earn Army's Expert Infantryman Badge
Six of the Army’s first female airborne grunts hit another milestone in November, when they earned their Expert Infantryman Badges at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
