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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Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says
Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.
Three people remain missing after Navy COD plane crashes in Pacific
A plane carrying 11 crew and passengers was transporting personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to the carrier Reagan.
Japanese tug boat collides with destroyer Benfold
A full damage assessment is underway, according to officials.
SEAL dies in off-duty accident
Lt. Mark Weiss was spearfishing in Zanzibar with a fellow service member.
Navy recruits will have to pass a run test prior to boot camp starting in January
If new Navy recruits cannot pass the new run test, they'll have to go home.
Sailor arrested by Japanese police after allegedly trying to steal car
The sailor spotted an empty car with its engine running outside of a Takeo City convenience store.
Ford sailor killed in Norfolk shootout
One sailor is dead and another is now in jail facing a second-degree murder charge after the 3 a.m. shooting in Norfolk.
Eisenhower sailor charged with second-degree murder
The boatswain's mate was arrested after a 3 a.m. shootout in Norfolk.
Legendary NFL champion, Vietnam combat vet throws hat into anthem kneeling ring
A four-time Super Bowl champion and Vietnam vet who lost part of his right foot after suffering a combat injury is the latest — and perhaps most qualified — figure to chime in.
Navy veteran among those killed in Las Vegas
Roybal, 28, a Navy veteran from Corona, California, was struck in the chest by a round fired from the 32nd-story window.
