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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Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters
A U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.
House says no to returning Confederate memorial to Arlington
An amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.
Transition programs not working, too focused on education, report says
A new report says there is limited evidence that employment transition programs for troops, veterans and their families are working.
US senator claims Putin ‘doesn’t want Ukraine’
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Senate Committee on Armed Services member, claimed on a political talk show that Vladimir Putin 'doesn’t want Ukraine.'
Soldier is first to get approval for traditional Samoan hand tattoos
An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.
Soldier honors Native American heritage after religious accommodation
This Army officer has chosen to honor his Native American culture after he was granted a religious accommodation.
Air Guard unit to resume intel mission paused after Discord leaks
A Massachusetts Air National Guard unit will resume its intelligence mission that was revoked in the wake of the Discord leaks.
May Red Sea recap: Navy maintains fight against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed several missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants over the last month.
The group aiming to stop ‘endemic’ suicide among Native American vets
A group recently launched a program to address a rise in suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.
American vets for Ukraine launch group for sustained support
The recently launched group American Veterans for Ukraine wants to drive up public support for Ukraine.
