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.
All Stories By J.D.
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.
Wild tale of ‘Pablo Eskobear’ & a paratrooper-turned-drug kingpin coming to big screen
Some stories are truly stranger than fiction.
New book pulls back curtain on 1976 West Point cheating scandal
“Choosing the Harder Right” tells the story of Cadet Timothy Ringgold, who stood up to senior leadership at his beloved school.
Marine receives 3D-printed teeth from reconstructive jaw surgery in military first
“It was weird to hear my own voice. I just made a sound and everyone there cheered.”
Defense secretary steps in, OKs Navy grad’s pursuit of NFL dream
The Naval Academy's Class of 2021 president shared the news Tuesday.
This enormous drone gun can pluck UAVs right out of the sky
When — or if — we might see it in action remains a mystery.
The Great Locomotive Chase, first-ever Medal of Honor recipient get the comic book treatment
The first Medal of Honor ever issued set quite a high bar for future recipients.
Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot
Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.
Mutiny, eh? Canadian officer hit with rare charge for anti-vax allegations
The mutiny allegation is making its first appearance in more than 20 years.
Chris Pratt-led ‘Tomorrow War’ teases time-traveling conflict, 2051 alien invasion
“The Tomorrow War” is slated for a July 2 release.
