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.
Astronaut to administer enlistment oath for 800 future soldiers from space
The enlistment ceremony will be available to live stream Feb. 26.
‘If fear takes over, you become useless’ — Medal of Honor recipient recounts the Battle of Iwo Jima
“They were trying to do something to my country, and I wasn’t gonna let them do that.”
Classic German WWI novel is getting the big screen treatment
“'All Quiet on the Western Front' may be set in 1918, but it speaks directly to our times and the divisive tone in today’s discourse.”
NBC’s Kathryn Tappen honors cousin, fallen Marine Raider through foundation
“Many people don’t know about this special elite group of Marines. Then again, that’s exactly how they want it.”
National Hockey League takes over Air Force Academy in front of sellout crowd
Saturday’s game marked the second time in three years the NHL has played outdoors at a service academy.
This adult site will let you send deployed loved one customized messages from porn stars
The service is available for any occasion, year round.
Canadian military wants to attract women recruits by shortening, tightening its uniform skirts
This is what three years of work yielded.
Montford Point Marine, part of the Corps’ first integrated unit, dies at 92
Fair winds and following seas, Marine.
VA doctors are using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer
“The potential of these technologies to improve health care delivery to veteran patients seems to be limited only by the imagination of the user.”
