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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China-Russia cooperation poses rising threat in Arctic, Pentagon warns
A surge in collaboration between China and Russia in the Arctic is heightening the Pentagon's urgency to devote resources to the region.
Navy head coach takes blame for lost season
Navy has drifted into a gulf of gridiron mediocrity.
WATCH: Trailer for ‘The Kill Team’ spotlights Afghanistan war murders of 2010
The film details a series of murders by U.S. soldiers that took place during a 2010 deployment to Afghanistan’s Maywand District.
Service members are being duped into buying nonexistent vehicles
The scam continues a longstanding battle between service member and competent auto purchases.
DoD processed nearly $1 billion in erroneous travel payments from 2016 to 2018
A significant percentage was completely lost.
Missing in action: Classic green Army men still have no women figurines, and this 6-year-old is not having it
A little enlightenment was imparted by a young girl who has had enough with antiquated business practices.
China Lake repair costs might top $2 billion
In the wake of earthquakes and aftershocks, one out of every five buildings is unsafe or carries use restrictions, according to the Navy.
Ridin’ the rails: Drunk soldier arrested after using train tracks to find his way back to base
The derailed 20-year-old was subsequently apprehended and turned over to Hohenfels MPs.
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ catches heat for its inclusion of white phosphorus
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, hits shelves October 25.
Pin-Ups For Vets unveils 2020 calendar
“I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this organization."
