J.D. Simkins
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J.D. Simkins is Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.
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TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
An Alabama traveler was stopped recently by TSA after checking luggage containing five Civil War-era cannonballs. Roll Tide.
QAnon conspiracy about SEAL Team Six raid on Osama bin Laden picks up steam
A QAnon theory suggests Osama bin Laden is still alive.
Upcoming WWII series from Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks inks star director
The director is also at the helm of the upcoming James Bond Film, “No Time to Die.”
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Bernthal, Norman Reedus join USO’s 1st comics convention
Programming will run from noon on Oct. 6 until the night of Oct. 8.
Holocaust survivor, Medal of Honor recipient’s story comes to life in graphic novel
It would take 55 years until Rubin finally got the recognition he deserved.
Check out these otherworldly photos from a Coast Guard cutter’s trip into the Arctic
The crew patrolled a total of more than 10,000 nautical miles and reached as far north as the 72nd parallel.
The Air Force now has its own tattoo shop
Airmen now have the option of getting inked on base at Nellis.
It’s been a bad week on social media for military appreciation
For a nation enamored with supporting our troops, we sure seem to know very little about the individuals being supported.
Pittsburgh Steeler, former Army Ranger pays tribute to Iraq War hero with helmet
The former 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment officer paid tribute to one who is being recommended for the Medal of Honor.
Graphic novel series highlights first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor
Walker became well known among troops on both sides as one who would routinely risk crossing enemy lines to tend to wounded.
