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.
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention efforts
The evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan
Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.
Some traumatic brain injuries linked to increased risk of brain cancer
Concussions were not found to increase brain cancer risk.
Missile Defense Agency boss had affairs with subordinates: IG report
The agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted.
DOD looks to revamp housing, facilities on military installations
Much of DOD housing was developed before 1970 and is either woefully outdated or falling apart.
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuries
Troops have been attacked 170 times since October.
Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties Tuesday
Austin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.
