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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First look at ‘Warfare’ brings viewers into tenacity of Iraq War
'Warfare' is co-directed by Ray Mendoza, a Silver Star recipient who recently worked with director Alex Garland on 'Civil War.'
84-year-old veteran died after nursing home staff ignored his infected, rotting genitals
His condition was "way past obvious. This is so past obvious that it’s mind-blowing.”
Montana Jody moved in to a deployed service member’s home, sold his stuff to buy meth
It's evidently not enough to have to worry about Jody stealing just your gal anymore.
Sailor who fed his wife poison pleads guilty to attempted murder
The Naval Base Point Loma sailor could face upwards of 21 years to life.
The VA actually spent money — and years — on a scientific study to tell us daily drinking is unhealthy
Money well spent by the VA, the oft-criticized organization that makes paying veterans what they’re owed for disabilities, education and housing appear as laborious as Thanos' quest to amass all six Infinity Stones.
Army stifles Navy’s offense to win 3rd straight in historic rivalry
The Black Knights beat Navy to retain the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
Countdown to Army-Navy 2018: Black Knights look for 3rd straight over slumping Mids
The Mids will be out for revenge Dec. 8 after two straight losses to their rivals from West Point.
President Trump to attend Army-Navy game
The visit will make Trump the 10th sitting president to attend the historic rivalry between the two service academies, a tradition started by Theodore Roosevelt in 1901.
Navy uniform puts Bill the Goat center stage, honors history for battle with rival Army
Unlike Army’s modern-looking ensemble, Under Armor went for a clean, classic look — and they nailed it.
Army Football unveils uniform for clash against Navy, and it’s outstanding
The sleek uniform pays homage to World War I soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division.
