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.
2 West Point football players to face off in the Super Bowl
Two former members of the United States Military Academy’s Black Knights football team are set to take opposite sides of the field at Super Bowl LVII.
New Jersey cops not indicted in Army vet shooting death
The state governor recently announced the expansion of a state pilot program pairing police with mental health professionals.
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.
Meet the Army’s first full-time rappers
Rappers, there's now an Army job for you.
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.
108-year-old original Montford Point Marine honored for his service
Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.
Medevac team successfully gets premature baby from Kuwait to Germany
An airlift team quickly and successfully transported a premature baby from Kuwait to Germany for emergency medical care.
