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 forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operations
Over a nine-day period, U.S. and allied forces conducted 11 operations that killed at least seven ISIS fighters and destroyed four weapons caches.
Giant dancing teddy bear risks it all during death-defying sprint onto military base
The Air Force may have called the incident a training exercise, but a Build-A-Bear on steroids made waves on social media this week.
Navy chief sentenced for beating up kid at youth soccer game
The chief who charged into a youth soccer game and beat up a 14-year-old boy pleaded no contest and was found guilty of assault and battery.
A staggering number of troops are fat and tired, report says
Glaring concerns over weight and sleep issues for military personnel were raised in a 2018 RAND report.
Sarah Palin’s son, an Army veteran, once again arrested and charged with domestic violence assault
The Iraq war veteran who deployed with the 25th Infantry Division reportedly took the woman’s phone away to prevent her from contacting the police.
By the beard of Zeus — Canadian military OKs facial hair
The move is part of a recruiting effort to make joining the Canadian Armed Forces a more appealing option for the general public.
New Navy grooming standards, and big changes for sailors assigned to Marine units — everything you need to know
The Navy released another grooming standards update last week that addresses some uncertainty stemming from a July release.
Power couple: Wife of airman who survived most catastrophic wounds in history vying for cover of Maxim magazine
Brian lost both legs and his dominant right hand when a 107mm rocket exploded just three feet away.
EOD sailor cleared a daisy-chained minefield during 10-hour firefight with ISIS
Thomas continuously maneuvered during the fight under a barrage of small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and mortar fire to engage the enemy and clear a path for the convoy.
Metal, the military, food and nerddom: A one-on-one chat with Trivium’s Matt Heafy
Growing up with a Marine father impacted the metal star's approach to music and every other facet of his life.
