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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‘Warfare’ brings realistic carnage of Iraq War to theaters
Alex Garland and SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" is as realistic and detailed a portrayal of Iraq War combat as anything that’s ever been created.
Transgender bodybuilder sculpts a new life in the Navy
The sailor had never participated in a bodybuilding competition before. It was all new, much like the past seven years of his life.
That time Iceland’s bars ran out of beer thanks to US sailors and Marines
Sailors and Marines taking part in NATO’s Trident Juncture exercise wasted no time getting wasted.
The military’s obsession with energy drinks is contributing to PTSD, study finds
The authors surveyed over 600 male infantry soldiers during a post-deployment period after the brigade combat team returned from a 12-month combat deployment.
Look to the sky — the triumphant return of the sky penis is upon us
Radar readings first picked up the pilot’s masterpiece and Twitter users were quick to praise the artistry.
Low blow — soldiers arrested after allegedly kicking South Korean policeman in the genitals
No serious injuries, other than the officer’s pride, were reported.
Soldier arrested during traffic stop after his wife’s body was found in the trunk
The active-duty Fort Polk soldier was taken into custody Sunday after authorities received a call telling them the service member and a woman were driving a car concealing a dead body in the trunk.
Service members are getting catfished, blackmailed on dating apps by male prisoners posing as women, report says
The alleged sextortion scheme began in 2015, with prisoners posing as women in the same age bracket as the targeted soldier.
‘Lord of the Rings’ director brings the trenches of WWI to life in stunning new documentary
Jackson used innovative production techniques to enhance and colorize almost 100 hours of original footage.
Naked Bush sailor arrested after mad dash through Busch Gardens parking lot
Dozens of attendees at Busch Gardens Williamsburg were taken on a very different roller coaster ride Friday night thanks to an unruly Navy man.
