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.
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients
A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.
Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in Iraq
No timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more
A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemic
In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.
Troops evaluated for TBI following attack on Iraq base
Most of the rockets and ballistic missiles were shot down, but several impacted al-Asad airbase.
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place
Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.
US strikes Houthi missile sites in retaliation for Red Sea attacks
The strike followed Houthi attack on a merchant vessel Monday.
Houthi attacks continue following multinational strike in Yemen
Houthi rebels launched an attack Friday morning after a U.S.-U.K. strike on more than 60 targets in Yemen.
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria climb to 130
No U.S. troops have been injured in the attacks since Dec. 7, according to the Pentagon.
