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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Airman joins rare company in earning coveted Navy chief rank
Air Force Master Sgt. Atif Siddiqui officially gained access to the Goat Locker upon completion of the Navy's six-week rite of passage.
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.
Pittsburgh Steeler, former Army Ranger pays tribute to Iraq War hero with helmet
The former 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment officer paid tribute to one who is being recommended for the Medal of Honor.
Graphic novel series highlights first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor
Walker became well known among troops on both sides as one who would routinely risk crossing enemy lines to tend to wounded.
Navy ramps up its regulation of CBD products
The service says the products "could negatively impact mission readiness."
‘GI Joe’ comic tackles the psychological burden of coming home from war
The comic’s readers were quick to point out the realistic application of an issue confronted by so many military personnel.
Pin-Ups For Vets releases 2021 calendar to raise money for veterans and deployed troops
This year’s edition features 12 women decked out in 1940s vogue.
Watch the Coast Guard shoot at a shark for trying to join a swim call party
Unfortunately for the shark, the Coast Guard is known to enforce a strict “We prefer to keep our limbs” policy.
