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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Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog finds
A Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.
18 women graduate from the Army's first gender-integrated infantry basic training
Eighteen of the 32 women who reported to infantry one station unit training in February have earned their blue cords and will soon be joining the rest of the force as the Army's first junior enlisted female infantrymen.
Jim Mattis faces a difficult decision on the military's transgender policy
The Pentagon says he's "reviewing the readiness of the services" while two transgender academy cadets are stuck in limbo.
Fort Hood IDs soldier found dead in home
A soldier found unresponsive in his off-post home on May 13 has been identified as a 40-year-old noncommissioned officer with 1st Cavalry Division, according to a Fort Hood release.
Army ups retention bonuses across all eligible MOSs
Less than a week after the Army released its latest selective retention bonuses, the service has sweetened the deal with more money across the board.
Chelsea Manning to return to active duty after prison release
Pvt. Chelsea Manning is getting out of prison on Wednesday, and because her court-martial conviction is still under appeal, she'll be staying in the Army for the forseeable future.
Army uniform updates: Badges OK on either side of ACU, pants for women in dress blues
New uniform changes have been authorized for soldiers who have served as drill sergeants and career counselors, as well as for all women who'd like an alternative to the uniform skirt at official occasions.
Army uniform board to consider bringing back iconic 'pinks and greens' uniform
What's old is new again as the sergeant major of the Army pushes ahead bringing back a vintage uniform.
Big changes coming to retention bonuses: Find out who can cash in and who's losing out
The changes are part of the Army's evolving strategy to get its active duty end strength up to 476,000 by the end of September, 16,000 more than what was originally planned for this year.
West Point cadet sentenced to 21 years for sexually assaulting classmate
A member of the class of 2019 at the United States Military Academy has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexually assaulting a fellow cadet in 2016, according to a West Point release.
