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.
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.
Navy astronaut leads NASA’s next space mission
The next set of astronauts heading to space, led by a retired Navy captain, launched early Thursday morning on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission.
Hangman’s nooses discovered aboard Norfolk-based destroyer
Sailors discovered a series of hangman’s nooses targeting a specific sailor aboard a Navy destroyer last month.
Coast Guard nabs $20 million of illegal drugs in major bust
The Coast Guard seized $20 million worth of illegal drugs on Saturday in the Arabian Sea.
Former soldier arrested in cold case murder of Army private
A former service member has been charged in the 2001 death of a pregnant soldier at an Army base in Germany.
Ex-soldier sentenced for child sex crimes in Philippines
An ex-soldier received a 22-year prison sentence for child sex crimes in Philippines.
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.
