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.
Air Force Academy Class of 2020 to graduate early on April 18 over COVID-19 concerns
What that ceremony will look like remains to be seen.
‘I survived Guam, I can get through this bulls--t’ — WWII vet, 95, makes full recovery from COVID-19
Kelly tested positive for COVID-19 on March 17, sending the entire family into a two-week quarantine in their home.
Tom Cruise asked to pilot a Super Hornet in the ‘Top Gun’ sequel & the Navy wasn’t having it
The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 24, 2020.
Air Force Academy cadets eye May graduation after second cadet death in 3 days
"We will make it to the finish line."
First COVID-19 case confirmed at Navy’s Recruit Training Command
The new case comes despite last week’s move to lock down all staff and recruits at the Navy training center for up to 90 days — with staff forced to remain — to halt the pandemic’s spread.
COVID-19 screening uncertainty looms over USNS Comfort as Trump bids sailors ‘bon voyage’
"We also know how dangerous of a breeding ground a ship can be for a highly contagious pathogen."
35 more sailors test positive Thursday for Covid-19
The Navy had discovered 104 total positive cases throughout the fleet prior to Thursday.
Navy OKs enlistment extensions, veteran re-entry to supplement ranks amid Covid-19
The deadline to submit requests is July 1.
Pentagon turns focus toward making masks, ventilators
“Everyone’s very, very committed.”
