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.
Zelenskyy to Russians: Get names tattooed so we can ID your corpses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has generated no shortage of eye-catching headlines and propaganda.
Taliban bans popular video game for ‘promoting violence’
The Taliban has banned more than 23 million websites since seizing control of the country in August 2021.
Kabul airlift, Abbey Gate bombing the subject of new HBO documentary
The film is a 78-minute chronicle of sheer chaos spread across 18 desperate days in August 2021.
Space Force debuts its official service song ‘Semper Supra’
The song is meant to reflect tones reminiscent of the other services’ traditional scores.
ABC’s ‘Our America’ docuseries to showcase the Montford Point Marines
The Montford Point Marines fought valiantly in a number of Pacific theater campaigns.
Here’s what happens when you flush a toilet on a Navy ship
Toilet-flushing is a complex process for the U.S. Navy.
Military personnel among names in leaked Oath Keepers membership list
Those named in the report ranged from junior personnel to officers and senior enlisted.
First look at WWI thriller ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is here
The classic World War I novel is getting the big screen treatment once again — this time in its native language.
Depression, suicide risk high among LGBTQ youth with military parents
Data was collected from nearly 35,000 survey respondents between October and December 2020.
