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.
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.
US F-22s land in Philippines for first time, furthering defense ties
The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.
Space Force debuts its official service song ‘Semper Supra’
The song is meant to reflect tones reminiscent of the other services’ traditional scores.
Watch this F-35 nearly plummet into the ocean during a carrier’s limited power test launch
These pilots aren’t paid enough.
Former SECNAV’s trip to Guam for in-person speech to sailors cost $243,000
The near quarter-million dollar tab included approximately 35 hours of round-trip flight time in a C-37B.
‘You are justified in being angry with me’ — Read the SECNAV’s final memo to the fleet
Modly distributed one final memo to the fleet as his last act as Navy secretary.
Navy Secretary officially resigns, capping bizarre 24-hour Theodore Roosevelt fiasco
Modly’s resignation offer comes less than a day after numerous Democratic members of Congress called for his firing over his handling of the dismissal of the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.
This British Army tank comes equipped with X-ray vision
"I do hope this concept does become reality because it makes our life on the ground a lot easier."
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