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.
New in 2023: Marine Corps to move away from tape test
The Marine Corps is revising the way it measures the body composition of its troops.
Judge says 3M can’t escape liability in earplug lawsuits
A federal judge recently told 3M that it may not use “bad faith manipulation” to avoid its responsibility in earplug lawsuits.
New York National Guard deploys to assist with deadly snowstorm
Hundreds of New York National Guard members are being deployed to assist in responding to a deadly winter storm.
Marines deliver toys to remote areas of Alaska for Toys for Tots
Marine Corps Reserve troops help deliver toys to children in remote areas of Alaska.
Barriers still prevent women from joining special ops, watchdog says
Inconsistent policies to prevent gender discrimination and sexual harassment are among the barriers to why women make up less than 10% of special ops.
Marine Corps drill instructor arraigned in recruit’s heat death
Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley did not enter a plea on Wednesday.
7 charged in scheme to smuggle military equipment to Russia
Two Americans and five Russian nationals were charged in a plot to smuggle military-grade equipment to Russia.
Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
The change could affect the career of current Army linebacker Andre Carter II.
Hawaii National Guard activates after volcano eruption
Officials in Hawaii activated the state’s National Guard earlier this week in response to the eruption of Mauna Loa.
