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J.D. Simkins

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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Fair winds, INDOPACOM: Pentagon returns command name to US Pacific Command

U.S. Pacific Command was the formation's official name until 2018, when it was changed to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

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First look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design in Washington

If the design is approved, the foundation is aiming for a 2027 groundbreaking and a project completion date of late 2028.

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Drill instructor connected to multiple allegations of abusing Muslim recruits

A drill instructor at MCRD Parris Island was involved in separate abuse incidents involving Muslim recruits, Marine Corps Times has learned.

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