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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Continuing resolution would slow military modernization, services warn
The Navy, for example, would have $26 billion in the wrong places, and would need Congress to approve $13 billion in formal reprogrammings.
AUSA 2024 Coverage
Defense News, the official media partner of AUSA, is covering the top stories and headlines coming out of AUSA Annual 2024.
US Army Pacific to absorb new units under ‘transformation’ mantra
Several units in the Pacific — from Hawaii to Alaska — were chosen as part of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George’s 'transformation in contact' push.
Marine makes pro boxing debut
Marine captain makes her professional boxing debut
Air Force recruiting revamp
How the Air Force plans to overhaul its recruiting efforts
AUSA 2024 preview: What's new at this year's conference?
The president and CEO of the Association of the United States Army sits down to talk about highlights he expects to see at this year's event in Washington, D.C.
Cost of living increase for vets
Here’s what veterans will get for a cost-of-living increase next year
Three airmen who survived Tower 22 attack receive Purple Heart
Nearly 40 Guardsmen have received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in the January drone attack, officials said.
NC National Guard helicopter blows away Hurricane Helene supplies
The incident from earlier this month is under investigation.
New Marine Corps Museum galleries showcase Iraq, Afghanistan and more
"Every artifact tells a story."
