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.
Air Force defends ‘Doolittle’ football uniform from online critics
The Air Force Academy football team plans to wear a special uniform this season honoring the Doolittle Raiders.
Conservatives backing Ukraine seek to sway GOP debate viewers
Despite a growing split among Republicans, a conservative ad campaign is encouraging GOP voters and officials to continue backing Ukraine.
Army National Guard general to ‘synchronize’ Maui troop response
Guard and active duty troops are providing air and sea lift of cargo, fire suppression as needed and setting up supply staging areas on Maui and Oahu.
More troops likely to respond to devastating Hawaii wildfires
The troops will be part of a joint force of National Guard and active forces responding to the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Important PACT Act deadline extended amid tech issues
The Veterans Affairs extended the deadline for retroactive PACT Act payouts amid online technical difficulties.
Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues
A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.
Pentagon memo lays out workaround plan for confirmations hold
The memo outlines a series of steps to mitigate the consequences of the hold.
Poll says confidence in US military lowest in 25 years
The numbers from a recent Gallup poll show confidence in the U.S. military at 60%, the lowest it has been in 25 years.
Eyeing the future, DoD leaders reflect on 75 years of desegregation
Pentagon leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of the order to desegregate the U.S. military.
