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.
Tom Cruise visits carrier for screening of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Tom Cruise once again found his way back to the sea service when he made a recent appearance aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier.
Lawmakers revisit ‘breakdown’ of Afghanistan evacuations
House lawmakers reexamined shortfalls from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
Navy astronaut leads NASA’s next space mission
The next set of astronauts heading to space, led by a retired Navy captain, launched early Thursday morning on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission.
In photos: US presidents visiting war zones
Take a look at some of the U.S. presidents who have made an appearance in a war zone.
Civil War artillery shell discovered at Gettysburg
An unexploded artillery shell was discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park.
VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.
Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor
Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.
New bill pushes to ensure South Carolina Marine base stays open
Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.
