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.
Undrafted Army linebacker inks deal with the Minnesota Vikings
Andre Carter II, a senior edge rusher at West Point, was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.
Interior designers remodel Jack Teixeira’s camo bedroom monstrosity
His spartan bunker of a bedroom could do with a real makeover.
Lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding veterans, retirees out of millions
A woman used her law firm to prey on retiree investors and “military veterans in desperate financial straits.”
Top Air Force officer visits 179th Wing ahead of cyberspace transition
The 179th Wing was selected by the service in August 2021 to become the Air National Guard’s first-ever cyberspace wing.
The ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ who went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam
He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.
Military Times’ 10 best Vietnam War movies
In honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, we put together a top-10 list of films — excluding documentaries — we consider the best about the Vietnam War.
US F-22s land in Philippines for first time, furthering defense ties
The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.
Four US troops wounded in helicopter raid that killed ISIS leader
Injuries to the four service members, as well as one working dog, were sustained when there was “an explosion on target.”
Auctioned revolver nets nearly $1M. Previous owner: Theodore Roosevelt
A Smith & Wesson revolver belonging to former President Theodore Roosevelt fetched a handsome price.
