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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‘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.
Girl’s message for equality received in a big way: Green Army women figurines are on the way
A company responds to a girl's request for LIttle Green Army Women.
Devil Dog reservists summon the power of ‘oorah’ in wonky trailer for prison break thriller, ‘Semper Fi’
A prison sentence may actually be preferable to seeing this film.
Intoxicated Marine breaks into home and cooks meal, tells alarmed homeowner to ‘go back to sleep’
Police would not specify what Crim had for dinner.
This branch takes the cake as the US military’s fattest
22 percent of personnel in one branch are reportedly obese.
Florida military bases prep for 130 mph winds as Hurricane Dorian bears down
The storm could make landfall as early as Saturday night.
College women using war games to break into the male-dominated defense industry
“These are life skills. I want these girls to feel empowered."
Navy quietly ends climate change task force, reversing Obama initiative
Have the policies of President Donald J. Trump taken a toll on this and other Pentagon projects?
Good blood: Machine gunner killed nearly 100 before falling to a banzai charge
Goodblood received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions.
Navy head coach takes blame for lost season
Navy has drifted into a gulf of gridiron mediocrity.
