J.D. Simkins
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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.
‘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.
Trump lawyer on fired vets: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job’
"We are going to care for them in the right way," Habba said. "But perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment or not willing to come to work.”
Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.
Pensacola Marine arrested, named prime suspect in murder of escort
Willie Ellington, 20, was taken into custody Dec. 18 by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on charges of first-degree premeditated murder.
First look at ‘Warfare’ brings viewers into tenacity of Iraq War
'Warfare' is co-directed by Ray Mendoza, a Silver Star recipient who recently worked with director Alex Garland on 'Civil War.'
China-Russia cooperation poses rising threat in Arctic, Pentagon warns
A surge in collaboration between China and Russia in the Arctic is heightening the Pentagon's urgency to devote resources to the region.
Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
