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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Troops who deployed seem to have lower risk of cancer death: study

The results are most likely proof of the “healthy deployer effect” as troops are required to be in fairly good health to go overseas.

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2003 Iraq invasion

Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report

The report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.

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Lt. Col. Noel Colls, flight surgeon for the Air Force's "Thunderbirds" air demonstration squadron, administers the oath of enlistment to new recruits during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. The team typically performs an enlistment ceremony at each show site. (Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver/Air Force)

Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health care

Past treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.

The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, March 2, 2022.

Service member found dead in vehicle in Pentagon parking lot

The service member has not yet been identified.

Military services grappling with filling their ranks in budget request

The services are looking to add about 12,000 troops to their ranks this year.

Your 2023 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide

Service members should know how their pay and benefits have changed in 2023, whether its for health care, retirement, education, housing or something else.

Members of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Class of 2026 officially join the Corps of Cadets during the Acceptance Day Parade on The Plain on Aug. 13, 2022.

Military academies see unprecedented rise in sexual assaults

The academies saw the biggest jump in unwanted sexual contacts since the Pentagon began tracking in 2006.

Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan

The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.

Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops

A recent controversy has called into question the agreement that decides who prosecutes U.S. troops in Japan.

Policy allowing parent cadets, mids to stay in school coming soon

The Pentagon has missed its Dec. 27 deadline by months.

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