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.
2 plead guilty after stealing more than $100 million in GI Bill funds
The pair reportedly falsified enrollment and course completion numbers in order to scheme the agency out of more than $100 million.
Military needs to do more to help naturalize noncitizens, report says
DoD policy changes, poorly completed procedures and a lack of available information all contributed to the decline.
The Army’s new exosuit aims to reduce back injuries among soldiers
Some 460 soldiers are diagnosed with back overuse injuries every day.
Military personnel among names in leaked Oath Keepers membership list
Those named in the report ranged from junior personnel to officers and senior enlisted.
Marine Corps will move away from tape test when measuring body fat
Also in the updated policy, female Marines will be given a 1% increase in total allowable body fat.
New U.S. military testing facility coming to Saudi Arabia
The plans for the new testing site come as tensions with Iran and other neighboring states are on the rise.
PETA flocks to stop Navy’s treatment of sheep
PETA has asked the Pentagon’s leader to “end the U.S. Navy’s support of horrific decompression sickness/illness."
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
Marine Medal of Honor recipient laid to rest at Arlington
In 2018, Canley became the first living Black Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
