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
All Stories By Jonathan
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.
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.
Navy flies Buddhist flag aboard ship for first time
Navy regulations stipulate that religious flags be flown above the ensign during services.
Coasties in PNW ill prepared in the event of a tsunami, report says
A major earthquake in the area could lead to tsunami waves that reach up to 80 feet.
The Army’s new exosuit aims to reduce back injuries among soldiers
Some 460 soldiers are diagnosed with back overuse injuries every day.
Danish ship collides with US Navy vessel at Maryland Fleet Week
Maryland’s Fleet Week began Sept. 7 and will continue through Sept. 13.
Accidental distress call triggers Navy, Coast Guard rescue mission
In addition to U.S. rescue personnel, a local public safety team got involved in the search by conducting vessel checks on the east side of the island.
The world’s first nuclear-powered sub reopens to public
In 26 years of service, the Nautilus completed 2,500 dives and traveled 510,000 miles.
Military personnel among names in leaked Oath Keepers membership list
Those named in the report ranged from junior personnel to officers and senior enlisted.
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.
