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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Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says
Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.
Defense secretary steps in, OKs Navy grad’s pursuit of NFL dream
The Naval Academy's Class of 2021 president shared the news Tuesday.
This enormous drone gun can pluck UAVs right out of the sky
When — or if — we might see it in action remains a mystery.
The Great Locomotive Chase, first-ever Medal of Honor recipient get the comic book treatment
The first Medal of Honor ever issued set quite a high bar for future recipients.
Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot
Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.
Mutiny, eh? Canadian officer hit with rare charge for anti-vax allegations
The mutiny allegation is making its first appearance in more than 20 years.
Chris Pratt-led ‘Tomorrow War’ teases time-traveling conflict, 2051 alien invasion
“The Tomorrow War” is slated for a July 2 release.
He went from NYC to Vietnam to deliver beer during a war — now his story is coming to the big screen
Raise your glasses, because this is going to be a fun one.
New WWII series from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks has finally started production
The third WWII installment from Hanks and Spielberg is finally on the way.
2021 F-150 Raptor takes inspiration from its aviation namesake
The 2021 F-150 Raptor features numerous nods to its aerial cousin.
