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 helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating

The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.

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Eyes like a hawk — birder finds US WWII tank shell near Mount Fuji

A birdwatcher in Japan reportedly found an American artillery shell, then waited a week to report it.

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Conservatives backing Ukraine seek to sway GOP debate viewers

Despite a growing split among Republicans, a conservative ad campaign is encouraging GOP voters and officials to continue backing Ukraine.

Army National Guard general to ‘synchronize’ Maui troop response

Guard and active duty troops are providing air and sea lift of cargo, fire suppression as needed and setting up supply staging areas on Maui and Oahu.

More troops likely to respond to devastating Hawaii wildfires

The troops will be part of a joint force of National Guard and active forces responding to the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Important PACT Act deadline extended amid tech issues

The Veterans Affairs extended the deadline for retroactive PACT Act payouts amid online technical difficulties.

Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues

A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.

Pentagon memo lays out workaround plan for confirmations hold

The memo outlines a series of steps to mitigate the consequences of the hold.

Poll says confidence in US military lowest in 25 years

The numbers from a recent Gallup poll show confidence in the U.S. military at 60%, the lowest it has been in 25 years.

Eyeing the future, DoD leaders reflect on 75 years of desegregation

Pentagon leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of the order to desegregate the U.S. military.

Former Army financial adviser accused of defrauding Gold Star families

Officials charged former Army financial counselor Caz Craffy of swindling grieving military families out of survivor and insurance payments.

Gone in 60 Minutes: Guard Humvee stolen on July 3 still missing

Not since Steve McQueen deftly maneuvered his 1968 Mustang GT Fastback in the ‘68 smash hit “Bullitt” has northern California seen such daring driving.

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