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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Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.
French carrier surpasses Theodore Roosevelt with over 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
As of Monday, 678 Roosevelt sailors have tested positive for COVID-19.
Navy launching investigation into COVID-19 outbreak on Theodore Roosevelt
The carrier has not left the pier since arriving in Guam on March 27.
‘Want a job resembling Joe Exotic’ — recruiter hopes ‘Tiger King’ will entice prospects
Achieving country music expertise is not part of the Air Force guarantee.
‘Regardless of the impact to my career’ — Crozier’s email revealed, Navy won’t rule out reinstatement
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday is expected to make a decision regarding Crozier's future this week.
Navy IDs sailor who died from COVID-19 complications
The chief petty officer was moved to the intensive care unit on April 9 after being found unresponsive by other quarantined sailors.
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.
