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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Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.
National Guard recruiter arrested on child porn charges; cop’s gaffe almost destroys potential evidence
He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
End of an era: Navy’s P-3C Orion embarks on its final deployment
The last P-3C Orion is expected to be phased out in 2023, the end of more than six decades of service for the venerable plane.
Iraq bans ‘Fortnite,' says video games are negatively influencing its youth
These damned kids and their video machines
‘The Code’ for tone deafness? CBS show on Marines grilled for tweet about female officer
The sentiment reflected is emblematic of a greater cultural issue.
Major League Baseball unveils commemorative uniforms to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
Major League Baseball unveiled special edition 2019 uniforms designed to honor the fallen.
Hundreds witness veteran shoot and kill himself in VA waiting room
The Austin, Texas, clinic was subsequently shut down for an investigation.
The worst war criminals in ‘Game of Thrones’ ranked
A total of 103 violations of international law in times of war were counted.
Two Georgia veterans died by suicide at VA hospitals this past weekend
Between October 2017 and November 2018, 19 veterans committed suicide on the grounds of VA medical facilities.
Dutch F-16 makes emergency landing after plane shoots itself
Sometimes, even inanimate objects will do anything to get out of training.
