J.D. Simkins
Executive Editor
J.D. Simkins is Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.
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Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.
‘All hell broke loose’ — ambushed Marine carried wounded to safety, fired at the enemy with his free arm
“There was no one out, nothing moving” before “all hell broke loose.”
Marine vet banned from Disney World for flashing ‘Trump 2020’ sign on Splash Mountain
Donning a “Make America Great Again” hat, Dion Cini lifted the “Trump 2020” sign high over his head as the giant, hallowed log plunged to watery depths.
New HBO documentary puts a much-needed face to complex veteran struggles with PTSD
“We Are Not Done Yet” goes beyond black and white statistics to provided much-needed personalization of PTSD.
‘I’ll never forgive him for what he did to our military’ — Trump fires back at Obamas over comments in Michelle’s new book
President Trump was asked by reporters about the scathing comments in Michelle Obama’s new book, and was quick to fire back.
This smash hit music video just plunged the US into a race for military-themed band domination
Much like the nuclear arms race of the Cold War, the exceedingly pertinent race to produce the greatest military-funded musical numbers is upon us.
‘Permission to hug granted’: Second lieutenant gets first salute from her Marine veteran grandfather
A video making major rounds online is delivering a swift punch to the feelings of viewers everywhere.
'Shove your priority boarding’ — Aussie vets call airline’s veteran benefit offer ‘too American’
Virgin Australia recently announced a policy to recognize the nation's veterans, and vets wanted nothing to do with it.
‘Better Call Saul’ actor confesses to cutting off his own arm, lying about being a wounded war veteran
One of the most bizarre — and gruesome — cases of stolen valor came to light this week.
Transgender bodybuilder sculpts a new life in the Navy
The sailor had never participated in a bodybuilding competition before. It was all new, much like the past seven years of his life.
