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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3 US troops killed, 5 seriously wounded in actions against Iran
U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.
Montford Point Marine, part of the Corps’ first integrated unit, dies at 92
Fair winds and following seas, Marine.
VA doctors are using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer
“The potential of these technologies to improve health care delivery to veteran patients seems to be limited only by the imagination of the user.”
Marine recovers father’s ashes, community pitches in to help after moving truck stolen
“San Antonio has helped me appreciate people more than I have before.”
Woman previously charged with trespassing at CIA, asking for ‘Agent Penis’ arrested once again
One does not simply get a meeting with Agent Penis.
Urban Outfitters is selling Navy coveralls for $120
For $120, consumers can be forged by a sea of terrible fashion decisions.
This incredible SpongeBob spoof of the ‘1917’ trailer is everything we never knew we needed
The Bikini Bottom pineapple dweller was just given a suicide mission.
Halt all workout selfies — nothing will ever top this 91-year-old gym-going vet in denim overalls
“If I had my life to do over again, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
‘The Last Full Measure’ chronicles a 30-year fight to get 1 pararescueman the Medal of Honor
“The Last Full Measure” is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Woman makes history in the Virginia Army National Guard infantry
"If it’s something you want to do, just keep pushing for it and don’t give up.”
