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.
82nd Airborne soldier found dead Sunday of apparent suicide
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating the death of a Fort Bragg soldier after he was found dead of a gunshot wound on Sunday.
The Army's new helicopter simulator trains aircrew for emergencies, saves big bucks
At half the cost of a helicopter, the Army is rolling out immersive flight trainers that can simulate threats and emergencies.
82nd Airborne soldier killed in Fayetteville motorcycle crash
A 24-year-old paratrooper was killed in an off-post vehicle crash Saturday night, according to a Monday release from the Army.
Iraq vet talks about his Netflix movie, pulling CQ in Saddam's palace, debunking 'dysfunctional veteran' stereotype
Former Spc. Chris Roessner enlisted in the Army on July 11, 2001, hoping to earn some money for college.
Army looking for experienced soldiers who want to help train foreign forces
Though the Army withdrew combat troops from Iraq and Afghanistan years ago, deployments to those countries have continued, with brigades heading over to support local forces.
Fort Hood soldier shot dead Monday night in Killeen, Texas
Officials have identified a Fort Hood cavalry scout as the teenager found unresponsive by Killeen police officers Monday night following a report of shots fired.
Four Vietnam veterans awarded the Silver Star for 1972 rescue mission
On the 45th anniversary of that action that earned them the military's third-highest award, four Vietnam veterans gathered in Arkansas to receive their medals.
Army identifies Fort Hood soldier who drowned Sunday
The soldier who died Sunday in an apparent drowning at Temple Lake Park in Texas was a 30-year-old infantryman, according to a Tuesday release from Fort Hood.
Army expands search for Guard, Reserve officers and NCOs who want to go on active duty
The Army is knee-deep in its effort to grow the active component to 476,000 soldiers by the end of September. The next step: Bringing Reserve and National Guard troops on active duty.
