Jonathan Lehrfeld, Marine Corps Times

Jonathan Lehrfeld

Marine Corps Times

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Past articles by Jonathan:

Here’s what’s in the Corps’ new training and education plan

New ranges, tougher swimming. Inside the Corps' new training blueprint. → Read More

108-year-old original Montford Point Marine honored for his service

Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts. → Read More

Will Alaska be the Marine Corps’ next unit training location?

The Corps will explore options to expand “unit and service-level training into Alaska.” → Read More

Sink or swim: More rigorous swimming standards coming for all Marines

Marines across all military occupational specialties can expect their swim standards to be reevaluated. → Read More

New in 2023: Force Design 2030 update coming this spring

The next annual update for the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 initiative is expected to come out in the spring. → Read More

New in 2023: Marine Corps to move away from tape test

The Marine Corps is revising the way it measures the body composition of its troops. → Read More

Marines deliver toys to remote areas of Alaska for Toys for Tots

Marine Corps Reserve troops help deliver toys to children in remote areas of Alaska. → Read More

Marines deliver toys to remote areas of Alaska for Toys for Tots

Marine Corps Reserve troops help deliver toys to children in remote areas of Alaska. → Read More

Marine Corps drill instructor arraigned in recruit’s heat death

Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley did not enter a plea on Wednesday. → Read More

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. → Read More

Drill instructor may be charged in 2021 Marine recruit death

An investigation also recommended legal or administrative action against two commanders and three other Marines. → Read More

Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots

The national initiative collects and distributes toys for children whose families may not have the means to buy them gifts for Christmas. → Read More

Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots

The national initiative collects and distributes toys for children whose families may not have the means to buy them gifts for Christmas. → Read More

Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots

The national initiative collects and distributes toys for children whose families may not have the means to buy them gifts for Christmas. → Read More

Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots

The national initiative collects and distributes toys for children whose families may not have the means to buy them gifts for Christmas. → Read More

Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots

The national initiative collects and distributes toys for children whose families may not have the means to buy them gifts for Christmas. → Read More

4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues

Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring. → Read More

4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues

Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring. → Read More

4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues

Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring. → Read More

Marine Corps will move away from tape test when measuring body fat

Also in the updated policy, female Marines will be given a 1% increase in total allowable body fat. → Read More