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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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.
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.
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.
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.
