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.
As Trump touts expanded use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients, the US military has already been using it
Roughly a dozen servicemembers have been treated and the plasma is now stashed on U.S. Navy ships and military bases worldwide.
More than 5 million military family members, retirees are getting new ID cards
The technology also sets the stage for the future when cardholders will be able to go online and get their ID card through the proper vetting process, without going to an ID office.
Congresswomen press Pennsylvania National Guard on harassment allegations
Two Philadelphia-area members of Congress are asking the Pennsylvania National Guard's commander to address allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation at the Horsham Air Guard Station near Philadelphia.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 31: ‘Fearvana’ author Akshay Nanavati
Akshay Nanavati is a Marine veteran, speaker, adventurer and entrepreneur. His new book “Fearvana” is an actionable guide on how to leverage fear to accomplish anything.
Mishandling of misconduct reports, retaliation a pattern across the National Guard
National Guard members speak out after they say their chains of command bungled their sexual assault investigations and retaliated against them for seeking justice.
Immigrant Marine Corps veteran works to return deported former service members
Estimates are up to 1,000 veterans are exiled in Mexico.
Camp Navajo eyed for economic development projects in Arizona
A low-profile military base first established during World War II is being eyed as a potential site for future economic development projects in northern Arizona.
Veterans fit into the tech industry’s New Collar Workers movement
Transitioning military veterans can break into the IT industry with certification training, says the author of this commentary
How do we save prisoners of the cultural war within our military?
“You have one thing that no one can ever take from you. That’s your voice.”
