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.
‘The military’s #MeToo moment:’ Fort Hood victims speak out
Current and former soldiers have taken to social media with their own accounts of sexual assault and harassment at the base following the disappearance and slaying this year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen.
Trump says the military could distribute experimental virus treatment he hails for his recovery
President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited an experimental drug treatment with helping his recovery from COVID-19 and said the military would distribute the drug to hospitals nationwide.
US State Department expresses concern over China link to Cambodian naval base
An agreement seen by U.S. officials would allow China 30-year use of the base, it was reported in the media. But Cambodia's prime minister says his country's constitution doesn't allow foreign military bases.
An open letter to military dudes on dating apps
Don't make these classic military guy mistakes on dating apps.
Pentagon wants SpaceX delivering cargo around the globe — and a live test could come next year
U.S. Transportation Command wants to launch cargo into space and have it land somewhere else in the world, an hour later.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 37: Peter Gutierrez, psychiatry professor and researcher
Peter Gutierrez is a clinical psychologist, a psychiatry professor and past-president of the American Association of Suicidology.
A spouse’s take on the 2019 military suicide report
Spouses need a seat at the table to help address the military's suicide problem, says the author of this commentary.
Here’s the USPS suggested deadlines for getting your holiday goodies to overseas troops in time
Mail your packages and letters overseas after the election and the crush of absentee ballots.
ACFT won’t be a graduation requirement in Initial Military Training for the next year
The new policy applies to all soldiers in Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, One Station Unit Training, Warrant Officer Basic Course and the Basic Officer leader Course.
