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.
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.
Wreckage of lost WWII sub discovered nearly 80 years later
The wreckage of a WWII Navy submarine has been discovered off the coast of Japan.
Civil War artillery shell discovered at Gettysburg
An unexploded artillery shell was discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park.
First Black female deep-sea diver reflects on her career
The Army’s first female deep-sea diver and the first Black female deep-sea diver in any branch of service recently reflected on her career.
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.
Super Bowl flyover will honor 50 years of women flyers in the Navy
The Navy will conduct a pregame flyover with three tactical aircraft squadrons for Super Bowl LVII.
Coastie faces military’s highest court for sharing disrespectful memes
A Coast Guardsman faced the military’s highest court yesterday for sending disrespectful texts to fellow service members.
Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum
A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.
