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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VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.

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New bill pushes to ensure South Carolina Marine base stays open

Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.

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Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum

A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.

7 charged in scheme to smuggle military equipment to Russia

Two Americans and five Russian nationals were charged in a plot to smuggle military-grade equipment to Russia.

Ex-Navy head coach says he was fired in locker room after loss to Army

Navy immediately fired its head football coach Ken Niumatalolo after losing to Army.

Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away

The change could affect the career of current Army linebacker Andre Carter II.

Hawaii National Guard activates after volcano eruption

Officials in Hawaii activated the state’s National Guard earlier this week in response to the eruption of Mauna Loa.

Marine Band performs at 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performed on the National Mall for the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting.

This undated photo provided by the Grapevine Texas Police Department shows Larry Rendall Brock Jr.

Retired officer guilty for entering Senate in military gear on Jan. 6

Texas Air Force veteran was convicted in federal court this week for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Three charged for sending military data to China, contracting fraud

Information related to end-use items for aviation, submarine, radar, tank, mortars, missiles and infrared and thermal imaging targeting systems.

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