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 case for keeping military draft registration
An assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan says recruitment and retention problems in the nearly 20 years of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan could have been addressed by activating Selective Service.
Best pics of the week: April 21, 2019
Some of the best photos from across the military.
So far, no measles cases at military medical facilities ― but officials are watching
Military medical officials are monitoring for cases.
Military Child of the Year honorees: ‘Their whole lives have been in service under the conditions of war’
7 outstanding teens represent extraordinary military children.
13 Army heroes of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are getting award upgrades to the Distinguished Service Cross
An Army review found their actions merited the nation's second highest award for valor.
Meet Operation Homefront’s 2019 Military Child of the Year honorees
They have embraced the challenges of military life and become more resilient.
Washington Nationals partner with Air Force to teach new commanders about leadership
Leaders of military commands and baseball teams have more in common than you might think.
Iraqi translator risked his life on raids with US troops. Now he’s fighting for citizenship
The area of Baghdad they were in was home to many Islamic extremist groups, Abdulkareem said. “They were fighting each other, and sometimes they were hitting us.”
This leading GI Bill and TA school is getting a new name
The name change, which officially takes effect July 1, was passed by the Maryland Legislature and signed into law on Thursday by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
