J.D. Simkins
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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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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet
The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.
COVID-19 outbreak on Theodore Roosevelt sparked by flight crews, officials believe
The first eight sailors to test positive did so over the course of March 24 and 25, more than two weeks — a period in excess of the virus’ incubation periods
Russian jet buzzes Navy P-8 Poseidon within 25 feet, intercept lasts 42 minutes
The maneuver "put our pilots and crew at risk."
2 US sailors on French carrier test positive for COVID-19
The sailors have been removed from the ship and “are receiving excellent host nation medical care at French facilities.”
Navy struggling to slow outbreak on USNS Mercy as 7 sailors test positive
The surge in confirmed cases has increased concern among sailors and family members who were already skeptical about the crew’s screening process.
4 more Theodore Roosevelt sailors with COVID-19 moved to hospital, 1 in ICU
The surge in hospitalizations comes one day after the first Roosevelt sailor died due to complications related to COVID-19.
With deployment over, Truman carrier strike group being kept at sea due to COVID-19
The current deployment is the aircraft carrier's third overseas cruise in the last four years.
The high-and-tights will continue until morale improves, coronavirus or no
“In today’s challenging environment, the barbershops are providing Marines and sailors with essential services.”
Naval Academy cancels Class of 2020 commissioning events over COVID-19 concerns
Academy officials said they will provide more information on what the commissioning will look like as it becomes available.
Watch the unbelievable Blue Angel flyby filmed for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Cinema goers can now expect to enjoy the harrowing exploits of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell when the film finally lands in theaters on Dec. 23, 2020.
