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 signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet
The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.
Crews of the B-17 Flying Fortress take to the sky in ‘Memphis Belle in Color’ documentary
The documentary premiers at 6 p.m EST Nov. 11 on the Smithsonian Channel, and will air multiple times this week.
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty talks military service, music’s role in war
John’s “50 Year Trip: Live At Red Rocks” can be seen in theaters nationwide Nov. 11.
Blockbuster ‘Midway’ sinks faster than Japanese carriers at ... Midway
Save your time and money and avoid this movie at all costs.
Twin master sergeants deploy together for the 3rd time
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the twins have traversed a nearly identical career.
Vets with disability ratings can get lifetime access to over 400 national parks for free — here’s how
Active-duty military are also eligible for a year-long pass.
Popeyes chicken sandwich deals another crushing blow to the morale of overseas troops
Popeyes, why have you forsaken us?
This military base is getting its own exorcism horror movie, and it’s ‘based on a true story’
The film's release date has yet to be announced.
Peter Jackson’s ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ is coming back to the big screen
The film will feature an introduction and post-film look at the filmmaking process by director Peter Jackson.
Army partners with former Blink-182 founder’s UFO research company to study alien technology
The Army hopes certain “exotic” metals will lead to vehicle enhancements.
