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.
‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’ director discusses unique Navy SEAL influence on new movie
The director of the new "Mission: Impossible" chatted with Military Times about the new film and the advising role his brother, a former Navy SEAL, plays.
Cinemax’s ‘Strike Back’: Exclusive behind-the-scenes look and reader giveaway
The show has partnered with Military Times to give readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look, as well as some complementary copies of Season 5
The very few, the proud: 100 years of women in the Marine Corps
Opha May Johnson and the women who enlisted 100 years ago paved the way for other females who have since worn the eagle, globe and anchor.
This photo of the Air Force uniform announcement is a bundle of confusion
One look at the for-whatever-reason-uncropped photo makes it look more like an announcement that airmen can now wear whatever the hell they want.
JTAC called in airstrikes despite softball-sized hole in his back after being shot
A collapsed lung and broken bones couldn't keep this airman from saving the rest of his team.
Put down that chow hall plate — celebrity’s burger chain is bringing flavor on base
The brothers will announce the endeavor during Wednesday’s back-to-back episode season finale of “Wahlburgers” on A&E.
Naked British Army captain destroys toilet in harrowing bathroom escape
He unleashed hell on the porcelain-filled confines, ripping the toilet and steel handrails from their foundation on his way to freedom.
From combat to marijuana processing — veteran corners the CBD market
CBD’s growing list of benefits include helping users who struggle with insomnia, depression, anxiety and epileptic seizures, all common characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.
Valor Friday: ‘Quiet by nature’ officer ran alone into enemy territory, leaving a path of destruction
The unassuming, theater-loving officer's heroism helped turn the tide of the entire war in the Pacific.
