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. Follow on Twitter @Meghann_MT

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Former aide Army Col. Kathryn Spletstoser sits in the audience as Gen. John Hyten appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for his confirmation hearing to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Military sexual assault survivors should be able to sue for damages, judges rule

A lawsuit against the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs could now go to trial.

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Little warning, unclear responsibilities plagued Afghan resettlement: report

The report calls out the State Department for deeply underestimating the number of refugees.

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Back on the ground in Somalia, US launches strike against al-Shabab

Two fighters were killed in the strike, according to AFRICOM.

National Guard’s international training program needs better oversight, report finds

Partner countries aren't thoroughly tracking training exercises.

Some officers still promoting thanks to loopholes in background checks, study says

Unclear guidelines and uneven discipline could let unfit officers through the cracks.

West Point grad’s charity provides college grants to Gold Star families

David Kim's Children of Fallen Patriots has given $50 million in college grants to Gold Star families.

Little guidance for troops, dependents who may need to end a pregnancy post-Roe

The Pentagon's current message is "business as usual."

Abortions are rarely performed by military clinics, data shows

Military hospitals performed fewer than 100 abortions between 2016 and 2021.

DoD looks to protect troops, civilian employees from prosecution over new abortion laws

The Justice Department generally shields federal employees whose work might violate state laws.

Marine Corps, Army report disproportionate substance abuse, mental health issues

The Air Force and Coast Guard reported the lowest prevalences.

Pentagon committee on women in the military is back in business

The first meeting of the reconstituted Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is scheduled for Thursday.

Army equipment stored in Europe being looked at by inspector general

The pre-positioned stocks are being used for the first time ever, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Toxic exposure bill signed into law

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China, South Korea clash over THAAD anti-missile system

US Air Force moves to shield Wedgetail acquisition from continuing resolution

Boeing, Nammo test Ramjet 155 artillery weapon

This infantry squad vehicle is getting a laser to destroy drones

New US Marine regiment shows off capabilities at RIMPAC ahead of fall experimentation blitz