J.D. Simkins
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J.D. Simkins is Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.
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US Navy taps Gecko Robotics to help remedy maintenance headaches
Gecko deploys AI and robotics on 18 ships assigned to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet
Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in Syria
Both soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.
Corps IDs Marine killed in tactical vehicle accident
Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio, 21, died Dec. 3 following a tactical training vehicle mishap.
Camp Pendleton Marine killed in tactical training vehicle mishap
The incident occurred during routine training aboard the base, the service announced.
US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan
The activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.
Marines hit retention goal ‘earlier than ever before,’ top Marine says
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith announced that retention goals were met just weeks after the target window opened.
Commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 fired
Lt. Col. Calischaran G. James was relieved of his duties by Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general.
Airman joins rare company in earning coveted Navy chief rank
Air Force Master Sgt. Atif Siddiqui officially gained access to the Goat Locker upon completion of the Navy's six-week rite of passage.
Selected Reserve Marines eligible for up to $20,000 retention bonus
In all, 100 MOSs are listed as eligible for the retention bonuses.
Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
