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.
How to talk to your kids about shaping the strategic environment
Through our hotline you can learn from other Space Force professionals who have shaped more strategic environments than they know what to do with.
Trump says 1918 flu pandemic ‘probably ended the Second World War,’ which ended in 1945
The pandemic traced its early cases to the beginning of 1918 and lasted into 1920, nearly two decades before World War II began.
Leadership slams quarantined troops in Japan for arranging hookups on dating apps
Bored military personnel under quarantine in Japan are reportedly prepared to risk it all in the name of coitus.
Can working dogs learn to detect COVID in humans? The Army is working to find out
Researchers use tightly sealed capsules capable of holding hazardous substances that can be detected safely by each dog.
Kim Jong Un is the patron saint of hilarious photos
Kim Jong Swoon put on a show once again this week.
Saddle up for a ride through the cosmos, partner — Space Force has horses
Horses? Where we’re going, we don’t need horses.
We can’t have nice things — ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ grounded yet again, release bumped to 2021
“Top Gun: Maverick” now has an official release date of July 2, 2021 — assuming the coronavirus will kindly, and finally, sit this one out.
‘I’m going over to Starbucks’ — Sailor Karen berates teen barista, threatens to buy coffee elsewhere
The individual made numerous references to his alleged service with the SEALs.
World of Warships hosts Navy-themed tattoo contest with a grand prize — more tattoos
Those adorned with naval-themed tattoos have until July 24 to upload their photo submission.
