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.
Navy’s first East Coast-based Osprey arrives at Norfolk
The Navy's Osprey fleet is set to take on carrier logistics missions, replacing the aging C-2A Greyhound aircraft.
US gives Ukraine seized Iranian weapons that were headed to Houthis
The U.S. has once again sent weapons to Ukraine seized from an Iranian group that attempted to smuggle the munitions to Yemen’s Houthi militants.
Navy destroyer Gravely takes out Houthi drones, missile in the Red Sea
The Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants.
March Red Sea recap: Navy keeps up with steady pace of Houthi attacks
In March the Navy reportedly engaged with a larger number of anti-ship ballistic missiles and air drones, but fewer surface drones than the month prior.
Coast Guard responds following Baltimore bridge collapse
The Coast Guard and multiple partners agencies responded to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland.
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
VA sets record for disability benefits delivered to women vets
A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA.
Officials didn’t properly track organs of deceased troops, report says
Military officials did not effectively manage the retention and handling of organs reviewed during forensic examinations, according to a new report.
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdown
U.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.
