Jon Simkins

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

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

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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.

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PowerPoint creator, unwitting pioneer of military lethality, dies

Dennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.

Former Army linebacker makes Minnesota Vikings opening day roster

Carter was at at one time projected to become one of the highest-drafted Black Knights.

What’s in the box?! West Point unveils contents of 1828 time capsule

The U.S. Military Academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule on Monday.

Update the weekend safety brief: Stay away from coyotes

Whether the altercation was incited by soldiers or the animals was not specified.

Army of one: the soldier who left Vietnam with 115 confirmed kills

Hooper was credited with 22 confirmed enemy KIA during a single day in February 1968.

Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight confirmed, proceeds to go to veterans

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter (X) owner Elon Musk have formally agreed to a mixed martial arts fight in the ancient city of Rome.

Vet who leg pressed 800 pounds on Insta admits to VA disability theft

Adams, 50, pleaded guilty July 25 to theft of government funds after he admitted to stealing $106,245 in VA payments.

Eyeing the future, DoD leaders reflect on 75 years of desegregation

Pentagon leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of the order to desegregate the U.S. military.

1864 letter recounts Confederate soldier’s masturbation addiction

To this day, desperate cries of “It’s Johnny Reb, not Johnny Rub!” echo throughout the South.

Gone in 60 Minutes: Guard Humvee stolen on July 3 still missing

Not since Steve McQueen deftly maneuvered his 1968 Mustang GT Fastback in the ‘68 smash hit “Bullitt” has northern California seen such daring driving.

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