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.
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.
Army finds mold in over 2,000 facilities after service-wide inspection
The Army found mold across its facilities after a service-wide inspection.
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.
Fort Carson soldier apprehended in child exploitation operation
Authorities identified a Fort Carson soldier and four others who allegedly attempted to meet with a minor for sexual services.
Fort Bragg soldier charged with murder in death of fellow soldier
Authorities charged a soldier from Fort Bragg in the fatal shooting of another soldier.
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.
Top enlisted pick at Fort Bliss axed for alleged misuse of resources
The soldier slotted to take one of the top enlisted positions at Fort Bliss, Texas, is no longer set to get the job.
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.
