J.D. Simkins
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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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Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says
Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.
Hospital ship Comfort departs NYC, having treated fewer than 200 patients
“I believe Comfort not only brought comfort but also saved lives,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Naval Academy to graduate the Class of 2020 over a 10-day period
The graduating mids have been off campus since March 6, when the academy dismissed its brigade for spring break.
Navy fires commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
Capt. Nate Schneider has been reassigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola headquarters.
Sailors send off Bob — a very good military working dog — after a stellar career
Bob’s sterling time in fur uniform is concluding with the 9-year-old’s adoption.
Roosevelt sailors begin moving out of quarantine, back on board aircraft carrier
Incoming sailors will take buses — which are cleaned “before, between, and after each transit” — from quarantine locations to the TR.
US Coast Guard Academy hosting virtual graduation for largest class in 144-year history
The virtual graduation will mark the commissioning of the largest graduating class in the academy’s entire 144-year history.
Space Force general trolls Iranian military satellite launch — ‘space is hard’
In space, no one can hear Raymond’s enemies scream.
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
Pentagon releases videos of encounters between UFOs and Navy pilots
“Look at that thing, dude!” one pilot says in the video. “It’s rotating!”
