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’ brings realistic carnage of Iraq War to theaters
Alex Garland and SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" is as realistic and detailed a portrayal of Iraq War combat as anything that’s ever been created.
‘Ashley’s War’ and the story of the women of special operations is coming to the big screen
White, 24, was the first member of CST-2 to be killed in combat.
‘The Mauritanian’ tells story of Guantánamo inmate who spent 14 years imprisoned without charges
Mohamedou Ould Slahi was released from Guantánamo Bay detention camp in October 2016.
A very vet-bro Christmas wish list
Your favorite vet bro pens a letter to old Saint Nick.
‘Georgia Reloaded’: Dan Crenshaw’s video production offends across the aisle
Georgia is the second state Crenshaw is reloading after he previously reloaded Texas in September.
Airlines crack down on emotional support animals, limit use to service dogs only
Flight crews were seldom fond of biting or bladder evacuation by animals that seem more suited for the Serengeti or Amazon rainforest.
Ralph Lauren can’t stop ripping off military clothing
The apparel giant just can't help themselves.
How innovative animation turned Netflix’s WWII series ‘The Liberator’ into a work of art
A four-part series, “The Liberator” is streaming now on Netflix.
‘Medal of Honor’ illustrated series now available in paperback
Contributions to the series were made by a talented team with track records that boast of some of the comic industry’s most well-known franchises.
‘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.
