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.
Help wanted: Guardsman applies to be hitman, gets arrested instead
Authorities arrested a Tennessee Air National Guardsman after he reportedly applied to be a hired hitman on a fake website.
Towing company settles lawsuit for illegally selling troops’ cars
A Virginia towing company accused of auctioning off service members’ vehicles agreed to a settlement.
NASA names naval aviator to lead next moon mission
NASA announced a naval aviator will lead an upcoming mission around the moon.
DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law
The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.
Rare lizard species stress-eats to cope with loud military aircraft
A new study found a rare species of lizards is spending more time eating in response to sounds from military aircraft.
US could carry out its first military execution in over 60 years
An ex-Army soldier on military death row for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas could face execution after the top military court hears the case.
Biden designates national monument at former Army range
President Joe Biden is set to establish a new national monument, the Castner Range National Monument, in Texas at a former Army range.
Polls show support for Iraq War drop in 20 years post invasion
In the two decades after the U.S. invasion of Iraq began, public support for the drawn-out war dwindled, according to think tanks and research groups.
How Iraq tours helped the careers of these sea service veterans
Some sea service leaders made serious career headway on their professional pathways as a result of, or in concurrence with the Iraq invasion.
