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.
Got a ticket to ride: Alaskan soldiers offered free flights home
11th Airborne Division soldiers are being authorized one round-trip ticket to their home of record now through the end of the year.
Louisiana Army base renamed after World War I Harlem Hellfighter
The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.
Army suspends horse-drawn funeral operations until June ‘24
The Army is extending its suspension of a ceremonial horse unit that transports fallen troops at Arlington National Cemetery.
Florida expands state defense force, establishes it as permanent unit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to expand the size and the budget of the Florida State Guard, a separate entity from the Florida National Guard.
Cherry Point receives its first F-35 jet
An F-35B Lightning II jet recently arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
WWII-era Flying Fortress planes grounded over safety issue
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a directive to ground all airworthy Boeing B-17E, F and G models of the Flying Fortress aircraft.
Commander of Army chemical weapons depot suspended
Army officials confirmed the commander of the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Colorado, was suspended from his leadership role.
Another Army helicopter incident results in minor injuries, no deaths
No fatalities were reported in an Army helicopter accident that occurred during a routine training exercise in Washington state.
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Pfc. Patricia Limbaga graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
