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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Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
A U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.
Army research biologist admits to bribery scheme for home renovation
A researcher with the Army's Chemical Biological Center admitted to carrying out favors on government contracts in exchange for money for home renovations.
These three Iowa Guardsmen aren’t just squadmates — they’re siblings
The Juan-Medina siblings are serving together in the same squad in the Iowa National Guard.
Army veteran found guilty of faking paralysis to get VA benefits
The jury found former soldier William Rich guilty on six counts.
National Guard soldiers field-test Next Generation Squad Weapons
Soldiers in a National Guard unit this month became the first Guard troops to field-test the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon systems.
Vietnam War hero who braved enemy fire for his men honored by old unit
The headquarters of Fort Carson, Colorado's 4th Infantry Division now bears the name of one of its own: 1st Sgt. David McNerney.
Advocates want to expand, protect vandalized mural of slain soldier
Advocates are raising funds to expand a mural of Spc. Vanessa Guillén to include an image of another service member whose death was a catalyst for change.
West Point colonel arraigned for alleged misconduct with tennis team
The officer was reassigned to a role at the academy where he does not have contact with cadets.
Army vet accused of faking paralysis after base attack goes on trial
A trial began this week for an Army vet accused of obtaining more than $767,000 in VA benefits by falsely claiming he was paraplegic.
Police call profit: Soldiers sold 29,000 pounds of brass to scrapyard
A scrapyard agreed to pay to resolve allegations it sold shell casings it improperly received from two soldiers and an Army civilian employee.
