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.
Tom Cruise visits carrier for screening of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Tom Cruise once again found his way back to the sea service when he made a recent appearance aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier.
Soldiers receive first permanent duty station in Poland
The first soldiers to receive a permanent change of duty station to Poland arrived at Camp Kosciuszko in the west-central part of the country.
Lawmakers revisit ‘breakdown’ of Afghanistan evacuations
House lawmakers reexamined shortfalls from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians
Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.
Navy astronaut leads NASA’s next space mission
The next set of astronauts heading to space, led by a retired Navy captain, launched early Thursday morning on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission.
Hangman’s nooses discovered aboard Norfolk-based destroyer
Sailors discovered a series of hangman’s nooses targeting a specific sailor aboard a Navy destroyer last month.
Coast Guard nabs $20 million of illegal drugs in major bust
The Coast Guard seized $20 million worth of illegal drugs on Saturday in the Arabian Sea.
Former soldier arrested in cold case murder of Army private
A former service member has been charged in the 2001 death of a pregnant soldier at an Army base in Germany.
