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.
Get ready for dietitians, physical therapists and more in every Army battalion
The Army's new PT test will bring with it new fitness centers and training staff.
Almost 800 women are serving in previously closed Army combat jobs. This is how they’re faring.
This January will make three years since the Army opened infantry, armor, fire support and special operator jobs to women for the first time.
The Army is mulling the idea of a talent-based retention board
The Army is considering putting a cap on how many times sergeants first class can be considered for promotion.
The Army missed its end strength goal this year. Can it make up the setback?
Senior leaders discuss the fallout from missing this year's recruiting goal.
Poll: Army Times readers are all the way in for ‘pinks & greens,’ but the comments section tells another story
More than 70 percent of readers support a new "pinks and greens" service uniform.
The Green Beret accused of trying to smuggle 90 pounds of cocaine into the US is headed to trial
A Special Forces soldier is scheduled for a November trial on cocaine trafficking charges.
‘We can do a little better for that soldier’: A Green Beret just got his Silver Star upgraded to a Medal of Honor
Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II received the Medal of Honor Oct. 1 in a ceremony at the White House.
‘Wake up! You’re not going to die today’: The story of how this Green Beret medic earned the Medal of Honor
Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer, a Special Forces medic, will receive the Medal of Honor Monday for actions while serving in Afghanistan in 2008.
The Army is in its final push toward a decision on the iconic ‘pinks and greens’ uniform
The Army is working on a new dress uniform. A final decision is days away.
