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.
WWII Command Car up for auction — previous owner: Gen. Patton
The vehicle will be up for auction on June 13.
Look out below! Panel falls from B-52 bomber during flyover saluting medical professionals
No injuries were reported.
Retired Marine, already facing child molestation charge, arrested following drunken brawl, police say
In addition to a criminal investigation, the Alameda County Sheriff’s office is reviewing an internal investigation into Deitschman’s actions.
19-year-old pilot spells ‘F--k COVID 19′ in flight path, joins trailblazers of military aviation
Military aviation should be champing at the bit to recruit the 19-year-old.
Hospital ship Comfort departs NYC, having treated fewer than 200 patients
“I believe Comfort not only brought comfort but also saved lives,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Naval Academy to graduate the Class of 2020 over a 10-day period
The graduating mids have been off campus since March 6, when the academy dismissed its brigade for spring break.
Navy fires commanding officer of Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
Capt. Nate Schneider has been reassigned to Naval Air Station Pensacola headquarters.
Sailors send off Bob — a very good military working dog — after a stellar career
Bob’s sterling time in fur uniform is concluding with the 9-year-old’s adoption.
Roosevelt sailors begin moving out of quarantine, back on board aircraft carrier
Incoming sailors will take buses — which are cleaned “before, between, and after each transit” — from quarantine locations to the TR.
