J.D. Simkins
Executive Editor
J.D. Simkins is the executive editor of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.
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US confirms first combat use of LUCAS one-way attack drone in Iran strikes
The Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS drone, is a one-way attack drone reverse-engineered after the Iranian Shahed-136.
Pentagon turns focus toward making masks, ventilators
“Everyone’s very, very committed.”
It costs the Navy $400K per flush to unclog its prized carrier’s oft-congested plumbing
And the quagmire is reportedly no rarity.
Pentagon shuts down numerous entrances, Armed Forces Retirement Homes to turn away visitors
The AFRH changes are effective immediately.
Spain deploys men in deep V-necks and leather suspenders to stave off Covid-19
Caballeros, we wish you the best.
As COVID-19 spreads across fleet, Navy stops identifying ships with positive cases
As of now, the military is only testing personnel who surpass a fever of 100.4 degrees or display symptoms of an acute respiratory infection.
Special Tactics airman who died during swim training identified
The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Special Tactics airman dies in swim training incident
The airman, a Special Tactics combat controller, went missing just after 11 am.
Body of Air Force student diver recovered in Panama City, Florida
Per DoD policy, the identity of the student will not be made available until the sailor’s next of kin are notified.
Comcast offering 2 months of free internet to low-income veterans in response to COVID-19
"We recognize that our company plays an important role in helping the military community stay connected to their families."
