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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A National Guard soldier oversees an area where the border wall ends in Del Rio, on Nov. 7, 2021.

Active duty troops headed to the US southern border again

About 1,500 troops will help with an expected surge of migrants later this month.

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US Vietnam War Commemoration hosting May ‘welcome home’ event in DC

The three-day event will take place on the National Mall.

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Smoke is seen in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

US ships, drones positioned to assist Americans fleeing Sudan

The Defense Department is on call to help with the evacuation of Americans as fighting in Sudan continues.

In this image taken from video, police block a road in North Dighton, Mass., Thursday, April 13, 2023.

FBI arrests Air National Guardsman in probe of Pentagon intel leak

Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira is suspected of uploading classified documents to a social media group.

White House releases after-action reviews on Afghanistan withdrawal

The review places significant blame on the Trump administration for its handling of the Afghanistan war and drawdown agreement with the Taliban.

Remembering Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador

Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.

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.

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.

Ukrainian soldiers launch a drone at Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

Pentagon again denies helping Ukraine attack targets inside Russia

Moscow is accusing Ukraine of launching attacks inside Russia with U.S. help

Tips for generals: how to navigate politics without partisanship

How to stay out of partisan fights in a politically charged environment.

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