J.D. Simkins
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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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‘Warfare’ directors talk filmmaking process, capturing combat realism
Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland discuss everything that went into creating one of the most realistic depictions of combat ever made.
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.
