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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Trump slams Israel, Iran: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for what he said were violations of ceasefire terms that had been agreed upon hours earlier.
‘Fabletics’ gaffe led to Veterans Day discount on yoga pants, but only for men
Good news! Fabletics offered a Veterans Day discount to those with lucky enough to be blessed with XY chromosomes.
Listen to the eerie moment the guns fell silent on Armistice Day, marking the end of WWI
The shelling finally stopped at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
Tom Hardy headlines star-studded cast for big screen adaptation of ‘The Things They Carried’
Filming is expected to start in early 2021, pending unexpected delays resulting from COVID-19.
Hair, blood, mold, bugs: A foodie’s guide to fine dining on ship
We selected some of what we considered the best dishes being offered to our at-sea sailors and Marines.
Tom Cruise, Jerry Bruckheimer made honorary Navy aviators ahead of ‘Top Gun’ release
“Top Gun: Maverick” has an official release date of July 2, 2021
Watch the teaser trailer to Netflix’s upcoming animated WWII series ‘The Liberator’
The show is scheduled for a Nov. 11 release in accordance with Veterans Day.
QAnon conspiracy about SEAL Team Six raid on Osama bin Laden picks up steam
A QAnon theory suggests Osama bin Laden is still alive.
Upcoming WWII series from Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks inks star director
The director is also at the helm of the upcoming James Bond Film, “No Time to Die.”
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Bernthal, Norman Reedus join USO’s 1st comics convention
Programming will run from noon on Oct. 6 until the night of Oct. 8.
