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.
Black Vietnam vet at last getting his due: Medal of Honor
The then-Capt. Paris Davis was recommended for the high honor at the time but lost paperwork and other factors led instead to a Silver Star Medal.
Healthy eating on a budget for busy military spouses
A nutritionist and Army spouse shares her best advice for buying healthy food on a tight budget and more on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
Opinion
The impossible choice facing many of America’s military families
Too often, military families are forced to put food on the backburner to keep a roof over their heads.
Proposal would give tax incentives for hiring military spouses
Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses.
MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
Families don't have to get referrals for mental health telehealth. Why do service members?
US eclipses all other nations in military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has given more than $46 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Our awards for the absolute worst military movies of 2022
Military Times presents the 2022 Burn Bag Challenge Coin to five of the year's worst movies.
Tips for generals: how to navigate politics without partisanship
How to stay out of partisan fights in a politically charged environment.
Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment
Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.
