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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Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says
Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.
Hair, blood, mold, bugs: A foodie’s guide to fine dining on ship
We selected some of what we considered the best dishes being offered to our at-sea sailors and Marines.
Tom Cruise, Jerry Bruckheimer made honorary Navy aviators ahead of ‘Top Gun’ release
“Top Gun: Maverick” has an official release date of July 2, 2021
Watch the teaser trailer to Netflix’s upcoming animated WWII series ‘The Liberator’
The show is scheduled for a Nov. 11 release in accordance with Veterans Day.
QAnon conspiracy about SEAL Team Six raid on Osama bin Laden picks up steam
A QAnon theory suggests Osama bin Laden is still alive.
Upcoming WWII series from Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks inks star director
The director is also at the helm of the upcoming James Bond Film, “No Time to Die.”
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Bernthal, Norman Reedus join USO’s 1st comics convention
Programming will run from noon on Oct. 6 until the night of Oct. 8.
Holocaust survivor, Medal of Honor recipient’s story comes to life in graphic novel
It would take 55 years until Rubin finally got the recognition he deserved.
The Air Force now has its own tattoo shop
Airmen now have the option of getting inked on base at Nellis.
It’s been a bad week on social media for military appreciation
For a nation enamored with supporting our troops, we sure seem to know very little about the individuals being supported.
