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.
A ‘Warrior Tradition’: Why Native Americans continue fighting for the same government that tried to wipe them out
Since 9/11, nearly 19 percent of Native Americans have served in the armed forces, compared to an average of 14 percent of all other ethnicities.
Marine vet donates dress blues and Iwo Jima sand to be buried with veteran killed in hit-and-run
On Nov. 10, as Marines everywhere celebrated the service’s 244th birthday — the first of which took place in historic Tun Tavern just about 20 miles from Jackson’s home — his family began preparations for an unexpected funeral.
‘David without a slingshot’ — a daring dive into deep depths reminds us of tin can heroism
The ship was found at a depth of 20,400 feet beneath the surface of the Philippine Sea.
Crews of the B-17 Flying Fortress take to the sky in ‘Memphis Belle in Color’ documentary
The documentary premiers at 6 p.m EST Nov. 11 on the Smithsonian Channel, and will air multiple times this week.
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty talks military service, music’s role in war
John’s “50 Year Trip: Live At Red Rocks” can be seen in theaters nationwide Nov. 11.
Blockbuster ‘Midway’ sinks faster than Japanese carriers at ... Midway
Save your time and money and avoid this movie at all costs.
Twin master sergeants deploy together for the 3rd time
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the twins have traversed a nearly identical career.
Vets with disability ratings can get lifetime access to over 400 national parks for free — here’s how
Active-duty military are also eligible for a year-long pass.
Popeyes chicken sandwich deals another crushing blow to the morale of overseas troops
Popeyes, why have you forsaken us?
