Jon Simkins

Editor, Staff Writer

Jon Simkins is a writer and editor for Military Times, and a USMC veteran.

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Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty

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A military man in combat in a scene from the 2001 film "Black Hawk Down."

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How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoH

The man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.

PowerPoint creator, unwitting pioneer of military lethality, dies

Dennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.

Former Army linebacker makes Minnesota Vikings opening day roster

Carter was at at one time projected to become one of the highest-drafted Black Knights.

What’s in the box?! West Point unveils contents of 1828 time capsule

The U.S. Military Academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule on Monday.

Update the weekend safety brief: Stay away from coyotes

Whether the altercation was incited by soldiers or the animals was not specified.

Army of one: the soldier who left Vietnam with 115 confirmed kills

Hooper was credited with 22 confirmed enemy KIA during a single day in February 1968.

Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight confirmed, proceeds to go to veterans

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter (X) owner Elon Musk have formally agreed to a mixed martial arts fight in the ancient city of Rome.

Vet who leg pressed 800 pounds on Insta admits to VA disability theft

Adams, 50, pleaded guilty July 25 to theft of government funds after he admitted to stealing $106,245 in VA payments.

Eyeing the future, DoD leaders reflect on 75 years of desegregation

Pentagon leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of the order to desegregate the U.S. military.

1864 letter recounts Confederate soldier’s masturbation addiction

To this day, desperate cries of “It’s Johnny Reb, not Johnny Rub!” echo throughout the South.

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Promotions to chief master sergeant hit highest rate since 2016

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Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say

Jon Simkins

Editor, Staff Writer

All Stories By Jon

There must be something in the water.

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

The man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.

Dennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.

Carter was at at one time projected to become one of the highest-drafted Black Knights.

The U.S. Military Academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule on Monday.

Whether the altercation was incited by soldiers or the animals was not specified.

Hooper was credited with 22 confirmed enemy KIA during a single day in February 1968.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter (X) owner Elon Musk have formally agreed to a mixed martial arts fight in the ancient city of Rome.

Adams, 50, pleaded guilty July 25 to theft of government funds after he admitted to stealing $106,245 in VA payments.

Pentagon leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of the order to desegregate the U.S. military.

To this day, desperate cries of “It’s Johnny Reb, not Johnny Rub!” echo throughout the South.

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