Jonathan Lehrfeld

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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Military rescues over 1,000 after hurricane batters Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s National Guard reportedly helped rescue more than one thousand people impacted by the devastating hurricane.

6 days ago

More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strike

A U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.

7 days ago

Congressman called out for scheduling military event on Jewish holiday

A nonprofit is calling out a congressman’s office for programming a military event on one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar.

2 plead guilty after stealing more than $100 million in GI Bill funds

The pair reportedly falsified enrollment and course completion numbers in order to scheme the agency out of more than $100 million.

Military needs to do more to help naturalize noncitizens, report says

DoD policy changes, poorly completed procedures and a lack of available information all contributed to the decline.

The Army’s new exosuit aims to reduce back injuries among soldiers

Some 460 soldiers are diagnosed with back overuse injuries every day.

Military personnel among names in leaked Oath Keepers membership list

Those named in the report ranged from junior personnel to officers and senior enlisted.

New U.S. military testing facility coming to Saudi Arabia

The plans for the new testing site come as tensions with Iran and other neighboring states are on the rise.

1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader

Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.

VA cleared to use 3D printing tech to assist veterans’ surgeries

The product will be used to help doctors preparing for reconstructive surgeries of the jaw and face.

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