Jonathan Lehrfeld

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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North Korea’s silence stalls recovery of America’s war dead

Pentagon officials say the recovery and identification of U.S. service members lost during the Korean War is being hindered by North Korea.

8 days ago

US moves troops and equipment within Niger as ‘precautionary measure’

The U.S. is repositioning some of its troops and military equipment within Niger.

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Air Force captures video of St. Elmo’s fire amid Idalia evacuation

An Air Force crew recorded rare footage of a mysterious weather phenomenon that shares a name with a classic 1980s Brat Pack film.

MacDill Air Force Base orders evacuations as Hurricane Idalia nears

The National Hurricane Center expects Idalia to become a hurricane later on Monday.

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.

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