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.
Soldier honors Native American heritage after religious accommodation
This Army officer has chosen to honor his Native American culture after he was granted a religious accommodation.
The group aiming to stop ‘endemic’ suicide among Native American vets
A group recently launched a program to address a rise in suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.
American vets for Ukraine launch group for sustained support
The recently launched group American Veterans for Ukraine wants to drive up public support for Ukraine.
VA wants vets to submit benefits claims before looming summer deadline
The VA wants vets who submitted an 'intent to file' to finish submitting their benefits claims before many hit a summer deadline.
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline
The future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.
Fort Moore Soldier Recovery Unit picked as Army’s best
The Georgia-based unit was recognized as the best overall unit of its kind in the Army.
Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental health
Puppies from the group Warrior Canine Connection appeared on a live “puppy cam” to promote managing mental health care for veterans and others.
Two injured in Apache helicopter mishap in Kansas
The soldiers are in stable condition, a division spokesperson confirmed.
Fort Cavazos soldier arrested for alleged role in murder-for-hire plot
The scheme reportedly involved recruiting a hitman to murder four people, including two minors.
