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.
National Guard responds to major New York snowstorm
New York National Guard members assisted in responding to the historic and deadly snowstorm that hit western New York over the weekend.
Retired officer guilty for entering Senate in military gear on Jan. 6
A Texas Air Force veteran was convicted in federal court this week for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Destined for the moon, NASA’s Artemis rocket blasts into space
This morning NASA launched its Artemis 1 moon rocket, blasting the U.S. off on a path to reach the lunar surface for the first time in 50 years.
3 charged for sending military data to China, defrauding DoD
Three people and a magnetics company were federally charged for their alleged scheme to send military data to China.
Navy, Coast Guard stop smugglers carrying tons of explosive material
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard intercepted a boat last week with a ‘massive’ Iranian shipment of explosive materials bound for Yemen.
How one university is helping veterans through higher education
Leaders at the university are continuing to find ways to value, engage and mentor veterans as they transition out of service.
Parris Island drill instructor charged in 2021 death of Marine recruit
The charges against Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley include one count of negligent homicide.
Veterans Day 2022 events at National Cemetery, Vietnam Memorial
Military and government leaders plan to attend events in and around the nation’s capital tomorrow in honor of this year’s Veterans Day.
Ex-contractor pleads guilty in forklift death of Air Force doctor
An ex-military contractor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday for accidentally killing an Air Force medical doctor with a forklift.
