J.D. Simkins
Executive Editor
J.D. Simkins is Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and Defense News, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War.
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US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port
The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.
‘The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine and his’ umbrella — the case for dryness
The most dangerous weapon in the world could be a Marine and an umbrella.
Trump on pulling US troops out of Syria: ‘We’re not a police force’
The president told the press that writing letters to the parents of fallen service members has been the hardest part of his job.
Must see: Incredible new trailer & behind-the-scenes look at WWI blockbuster ‘1917’
The film is set for a limited Christmas Day release before hitting theaters nationwide on Jan. 10, 2020.
They ‘weren’t going to get beat that day’ — the Medal of Honor recipients who held COP Keating against all odds
It was the first time a single engagement resulted in two Medals of Honor since the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.
Blissfully ignorant toy company releases ‘Blue Falcon’ action figure
Blue Falcon is always ready to lay waste to merriment.
New Navy rating ‘translates more easily to the civilian sector’ ... of retail?
Finally, a military job that prepares transitioning service members for ultracompetitive civilian vocations like Starbucks barista.
‘When in doubt, lash out’: The 82nd Airborne’s crossing of the Waal River, 76 years later
The 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden was celebrated throughout the Netherlands.
Good riddance, blueberries! Navy bids farewell to its worst uniform ever
I, for one, welcome our NWU Type III overlords.
