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.
‘Wicked Tuna’ honors wounded veterans
An episode of 'Wicked Tuna' featured veterans fishing for bluefin.
We must push toward protecting LGBTQ service members at home
As the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" nears, we must ensure LGBTQ service members are not discriminated against, says the author of this commentary.
Space Force ditches some promotion tests, moves toward boards for all NCOs
Hello enlisted promotion boards, goodbye testing.
Oops! Paratroopers raid Bulgarian olive oil factory by mistake
While conducting a seizure on a decommissioned airfield, soldiers stumbled into a working factory. The owner was not happy.
Crayon-eating devil dog is destined to be a Marine
This crayon-eating dog should study for the ASVAB ASAP.
Army specialist reunites with military dog
A heartwarming story of a working dog who retired with his handler.
Private housing companies expand partnership with services to create more supportive military communities
Some elements of the Tenant Bill of Rights were more complex and required military housing project owners to continue working with the DoD, service branches, and project lenders to finalize their implementation.
How you can support the survivors of a military loss
Twenty-four new military survivors are connecting with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the largest daily average since its founding in 1994, says the author of this commentary.
Most Air Force manning remains flat while Space Force spikes in $174 billion budget request
The Department of the Air Force released its $173.7 billion budget request for fiscal 2022 on Friday, a 3.3 percent increase over 2021.
