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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Marine Corps launches six drone training programs open to any MOS
Six pilot training programs and eight certifications are being established to provide fundamental skills in using both armed and unarmed systems.
Whatever became of the great Canadian military-Pokémon battle of 2016?
"We should almost hire a 12-year-old to help us out with this."
Scammers have stolen $405 million from military families since 2012, report finds
If a deal seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Just close your browser and walk away.
A ‘defining feature of masculine men’ — soldier’s Norse pagan faith earns beard waiver
The beard must be kept within a maximum length of two inches.
‘1917’ co-star discusses instant war cinema classic
'1917' his theaters nationwide Jan. 10.
Trump: F-35 pilots ‘better looking than Tom Cruise’ with ‘bigger and stronger’ bodies
The president’s enthusiasm for the stunning looks of an F-35 pilot knows no bounds.
Nearly 60 percent of women experience stalking in the ranks, study finds
The study analyzed responses from 1,733 veterans.
Wife kept husband’s corpse in freezer for 10 years while collecting his VA benefits
A mysterious letter could absolve the wife of any wrongdoing in the case.
‘Today’s exercise is dogfighting’ — explosive new ‘Top Gun’ trailer is here
The second trailer for the long-awaited sequel has arrived.
Navy crushes Army to snap three-game skid against rival
Army was no match for a Midshipmen team that entered the game ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25.
