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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Trump slams Israel, Iran: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for what he said were violations of ceasefire terms that had been agreed upon hours earlier.
Meth-fueled airman believing he was ‘in a video game’ leads cops on high-speed chase
The charge list levied against the 21-year-old airman is quite extensive.
Power couple: Wife of airman who survived most catastrophic wounds in history vying for cover of Maxim magazine
Brian lost both legs and his dominant right hand when a 107mm rocket exploded just three feet away.
EOD sailor cleared a daisy-chained minefield during 10-hour firefight with ISIS
Thomas continuously maneuvered during the fight under a barrage of small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and mortar fire to engage the enemy and clear a path for the convoy.
Metal, the military, food and nerddom: A one-on-one chat with Trivium’s Matt Heafy
Growing up with a Marine father impacted the metal star's approach to music and every other facet of his life.
To have and to hold, in Lancer or Spirit bombers: Trailblazing husband-wife pilots retire together
The two trailblazing pilots became the first married couple to pilot the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
United Airlines debuts ‘Better Boarding’ program to benefit active-duty military
The airline instituted an enhanced boarding process, with one feature designed to directly benefit active-duty military personnel.
(Kind of) gone but not forgotten: The weekend safety brief and the case for killing it for good
It has now been two weeks since the Army became a (mostly) weekend safety brief-less fighting force.
Coastie allegedly flashes white power gesture on live TV, gets kicked off hurricane response team
The gesture, which has gained popularity as a symbol for white power, was quickly spotted by Twitter users.
‘Fighting for his guys’ lives’ in Afghanistan: Marine got off over 400 rounds after having his leg blown off
An RPG struck the MRAP, ripping through the hull and exploding inside, sending a fiery wave up through the turret.
