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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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.
Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday on campus
Per Department of Defense policy, the cadet’s name will be withheld until next-of-kin notification.
35 more sailors test positive Thursday for Covid-19
The Navy had discovered 104 total positive cases throughout the fleet prior to Thursday.
Navy OKs enlistment extensions, veteran re-entry to supplement ranks amid Covid-19
The deadline to submit requests is July 1.
Pentagon turns focus toward making masks, ventilators
“Everyone’s very, very committed.”
It costs the Navy $400K per flush to unclog its prized carrier’s oft-congested plumbing
And the quagmire is reportedly no rarity.
Pentagon shuts down numerous entrances, Armed Forces Retirement Homes to turn away visitors
The AFRH changes are effective immediately.
Spain deploys men in deep V-necks and leather suspenders to stave off Covid-19
Caballeros, we wish you the best.
Navy Exchange shuts down all barbershops, beauty salons in response to COVID-19
The decision is expected to remain in effect for at least the next two weeks “or until further notice.”
As COVID-19 spreads across fleet, Navy stops identifying ships with positive cases
As of now, the military is only testing personnel who surpass a fever of 100.4 degrees or display symptoms of an acute respiratory infection.
