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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Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.
First crew member on USNS Comfort tests positive for COVID-19
The individual who tested positive has since been moved into isolation on the ship.
Trump stepping in as dispute intensifies over aircraft carrier captain’s dismissal
Members of the House Armed Services Committee are calling for the firing of the acting secretary of the Navy.
SECNAV: Roosevelt skipper either ‘too naïve or too stupid’ to command aircraft carrier
Modly said Crozier sent the letter either on purpose, or because he was "too naïve or too stupid to be a commanding officer of a ship like this."
Multiple patients on hospital ship test positive for COVID-19
The ship arrived with a mission to treat only non-COVID patients.
3x Grammy Award winner, Navy vet Bill Withers dies at 81
He passed away Monday in Los Angeles due to heart complications.
Tom Cruise confirms ‘Top Gun’ sequel release delayed 6 months due to COVID-19
"I know many of you have waited 34 years. Unfortunately, it will be a little longer."
Navy fires Theodore Roosevelt skipper following leaked letter pleading for COVID-19 assistance
"He did not take care, and what that did is it created panic on the ship."
Navy says it will still do urinalysis tests ‘to the greatest extent possible’ amid COVID-19 concerns
Individuals teleworking, feeling sick, or in quarantine will be exempt.
Air Force Academy Class of 2020 to graduate early on April 18 over COVID-19 concerns
What that ceremony will look like remains to be seen.
