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.
Service members are being duped into buying nonexistent vehicles
The scam continues a longstanding battle between service member and competent auto purchases.
DoD processed nearly $1 billion in erroneous travel payments from 2016 to 2018
A significant percentage was completely lost.
Missing in action: Classic green Army men still have no women figurines, and this 6-year-old is not having it
A little enlightenment was imparted by a young girl who has had enough with antiquated business practices.
China Lake repair costs might top $2 billion
In the wake of earthquakes and aftershocks, one out of every five buildings is unsafe or carries use restrictions, according to the Navy.
Ridin’ the rails: Drunk soldier arrested after using train tracks to find his way back to base
The derailed 20-year-old was subsequently apprehended and turned over to Hohenfels MPs.
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ catches heat for its inclusion of white phosphorus
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, hits shelves October 25.
Pin-Ups For Vets unveils 2020 calendar
“I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this organization."
Navy football nixes ‘inappropriate’ gun motto
"The bottom line is, we missed the mark here."
