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.
Sailor by day, performer by night — meet the Navy’s drag queen, ‘Harpy Daniels’
Years before he became a yeoman 3rd class, Joshua Kelley was entertaining raucous crowds under his drag name.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed until 2020
The extra time is needed to film some of the movie's more complex flight sequences.
Marine vet arrested, accused of hacking up and dismembering man in Taiwanese drug feud
A 43-year-old pre-school teacher was out walking his dog when his alleged attackers ambushed him over a drug feud.
Been watching the Navy’s outstanding new docuseries? You should be
The Navy's well-produced new series allows for a look into the lives of everyday sailors.
‘Midway’ blockbuster starring Woody Harrelson to begin filming next month on Oahu
German director Roland Emmerich will begin filming the $100-million blockbuster next month at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham.
Report: LGB troops twice as likely to experience sexual assault as non-LGB population
These experiences increase the likelihood of enduring symptoms of PTSD or depression later in life.
Yet another fashion company is militarizing clothes — and it can be yours for only $3,500!
Introducing the Wool-Cashmere Peacoat by Ralph Lauren, a $3,495 peacocking piece of Navy-esque outerwear that will leave you feeling salty.
Washington Redskins take practice to Air Force base, spend the day with troops
The team buses arrived to shouts and applause as families lined the entry way to see their favorite players.
Navy corpsman ran through a wall of fire to save his Marines during ambush in Iraq
He treated about a dozen Marines that day, even putting one on his back and carrying him out of the kill zone.
