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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Army vet accused of stealing and crashing Humvee at Fort Stewart

A Humvee crashed on Monday into the front of the 3rd Infantry Division’s headquarters at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

2 days ago

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.

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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.

Pentagon to tighten controls over classified info after major leak

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a set of recommendations to improve Pentagon policies and procedures that protect classified information.

DoD looks to block Chinese and Russian influence on US academia

The Pentagon released a list of foreign groups it says engage in problematic activities that threaten DoD-funded research at higher education institutes.

Investigation launched into Syria strike that may have killed civilian

U.S. Central Command launched an investigation into a May 3 drone strike in Syria that may have killed a civilian.

Got a ticket to ride: Alaskan soldiers offered free flights home

11th Airborne Division soldiers are being authorized one round-trip ticket to their home of record now through the end of the year.

Louisiana Army base renamed after World War I Harlem Hellfighter

The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.

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Army suspends horse-drawn funeral operations until June ‘24

The Army is extending its suspension of a ceremonial horse unit that transports fallen troops at Arlington National Cemetery.

Florida expands state defense force, establishes it as permanent unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to expand the size and the budget of the Florida State Guard, a separate entity from the Florida National Guard.

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