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.
US Air Force sends more F-16s to Middle East to deter hostilities
The Air Force announced the arrival of additional F-16s in the Middle East to deter further aggression in the region.
Sailor arrested over alleged murder-for-hire plot in Jamaica
A Navy sailor is accused of arranging a murder-for-hire plot against a mother and daughter in Jamaica.
Space Ranger — guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab
Meet the first Space Force guardian to graduate from the Army's elite Ranger School.
F-15s arrive in Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
F-15E Strike Eagles arrived in the Middle East amid conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas.
Naval Academy sued over affirmative action admissions policy
A group critical of race-conscious admissions filed a lawsuit against the practice at the Naval Academy.
Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating
The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.
Eyes like a hawk — birder finds US WWII tank shell near Mount Fuji
A birdwatcher in Japan reportedly found an American artillery shell, then waited a week to report it.
Milley says he’ll ensure family safety after Trump’s execution remark
Gen. Mark Milley said he'll take steps to protect himself and his family after comments by former President Donald Trump.
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence
The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.
