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.
108-year-old original Montford Point Marine honored for his service
Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.
Will Alaska be the Marine Corps’ next unit training location?
The Corps will explore options to expand “unit and service-level training into Alaska.”
Sink or swim: More rigorous swimming standards coming for all Marines
Marines across all military occupational specialties can expect their swim standards to be reevaluated.
Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum
A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.
Veterans lunge into world of wheelchair fencing
A few veterans joined more than 100 athletes from around the globe at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Leesburg, Virginia.
Former Australian Navy chief under fire for ‘love sub’ proposal
A former chief of the Royal Australian Navy is receiving criticism for allegedly using his position to propose to his girlfriend on a military submarine.
New in 2023: Update on Marine recruiting and retention numbers coming
The Corps recently confirmed an end-strength of 177,000 for active-duty Marine Corps personnel, lower than the previous two fiscal years.
Two years after Jan. 6, trials are ‘far from over,’ Justice Dept. says
More than 950 people have been charged for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
The real ‘MVP’: New film shows bond between vets & athletes
'MVP' is based on the true story of the founding of a veterans service organization that aids combat veterans and former athletes.
