Jon Simkins

Editor, Staff Writer

Jon Simkins is a writer and editor for Military Times, and a USMC veteran.

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Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty

There must be something in the water.

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A military man in combat in a scene from the 2001 film "Black Hawk Down."

43 most timeless war movies ever made

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

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This ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam

He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.

How Ketamine-based clinics are improving veterans’ mental health

Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.

Adaptive sports nonprofit helps vets find community through climbing

Paradox Sports is a Boulder, Colorado-based climbing operation that offers training and trips for adaptive athletes, including veterans.

This Navy legend reenlisted in a Little Red Corvette

"Little Red Corvette, shipmate you're much too fast."

Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’

Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.

2,000 US troops on notice to deploy as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

The Pentagon sent orders to about 2,000 U.S. troops to be ready to respond to the Israel-Hamas war.

Spielberg-Hanks WWII series ‘Masters of the Air’ gets premiere date

'Masters of the Air' is the third installment, alongside “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific," of the Spielberg and Hanks-led World War II trilogy.

‘Tribal’ documentary ditches broad PTSD themes for raw vulnerability

'Tribal' is an intimate story of veteran search for identity, purpose and community.

Watch Navy football players react to 2023 uniform reveal for game against Army

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As a veteran, what should I look for in a future employer? — Money Minute

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Terminally ill Army vet to get final wish, relive his tank gunner days

A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.

A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose

Military scientists identify remains of soldier who died in WWII

Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier

Jon Simkins

Editor, Staff Writer

All Stories By Jon

There must be something in the water.

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.

Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.

Paradox Sports is a Boulder, Colorado-based climbing operation that offers training and trips for adaptive athletes, including veterans.

"Little Red Corvette, shipmate you're much too fast."

Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.

The Pentagon sent orders to about 2,000 U.S. troops to be ready to respond to the Israel-Hamas war.

'Masters of the Air' is the third installment, alongside “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific," of the Spielberg and Hanks-led World War II trilogy.

'Tribal' is an intimate story of veteran search for identity, purpose and community.

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