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.
How the Navy’s current Red Sea clashes parallel the 1980s
The Navy’s moves against the Houthis mirrors the sea service's Middle East operations in the 1980s.
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accounts
The change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.
US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken out
The Pentagon acknowledged an American MQ-9 Reaper drone went down recently in the Red Sea amid an ongoing battle with Houthi militants in the region.
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copayments
The VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vets
Lawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.
All the Houthi-US Navy incidents in the Middle East (that we know of)
A non-exhaustive, running list of Houthi attacks in the Middle East and the U.S. strikes back at them.
Navy doctor sentenced for ‘egregious’ $2 million fraud scam
A Navy doctor recently received a sentence in federal court for conducting a $2 million insurance fraud scheme.
Race into 2024 with a new military marathon challenge
Runners can compete in five military races to earn a new medal.
