Jonathan Lehrfeld
Early Bird Brief Editor, Military Times
Jonathan is a staff writer and editor of the Early Bird Brief newsletter for Military Times. Follow him on Twitter @lehrfeld_media
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Weighing benefits: Could anti-obesity meds help troops’ weight issues?
Advocates argue that anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic could help overweight troops, but the services have no uniform policy for such treatments.
Woman who faked being cancer-stricken Marine gets 6 years in prison
A woman received a nearly six-year federal prison sentence for using stolen information to pose as a sick Marine and commit a “massive fraud scheme."
Lawmakers revisit ‘breakdown’ of Afghanistan evacuations
House lawmakers reexamined shortfalls from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians
Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.
In photos: US presidents visiting war zones
Take a look at some of the U.S. presidents who have made an appearance in a war zone.
Alaska National Guard rescues two from remote region
Alaska National Guardsmen rescued two men suffering from severe frostbite in a remote area of the state.
Civil War artillery shell discovered at Gettysburg
An unexploded artillery shell was discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park.
Air Force’s number two chaplain removed for ‘leadership shortfalls’
The second-highest ranking religious leader in the Air Force has been removed from his post.
VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.
