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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Pentagon says no civilians killed in US military operations in 2022

The Pentagon said it's unlikely that U.S. military operations caused civilian casualties in more than a dozen instances around the world in 2022.

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Air Force says ‘see ya later’ to gator happily blocking plane’s wheels

Officials relocated an alligator at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to a nearby river after it wandered onto the flightline.

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Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination

A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.

Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup

Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.

Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US Capitol

Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.

More food options, better access coming for commissary customers

The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.

Pentagon says no civilians killed in US military operations in 2022

The Pentagon said it's unlikely that U.S. military operations caused civilian casualties in more than a dozen instances around the world in 2022.

Jury deadlocked in Abu Ghraib trial

A judge ordered jurors to deliberate after they said they were deadlocked in a lawsuit alleging a military contractor is liable for abuse at Abu Ghraib.

Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales

Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.

What you need to know about transitioning out of the military

Getting out of the military? Here's what you need to know.

The Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C., is seen in April 2024 behind a construction crew and fencing. This photo was taken using 35mm color film.

FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finish

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.

Drone flies over desert

Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage

A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.

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