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J.D. Simkins

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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Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’

Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.

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2,000 US troops on notice to deploy as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

The Pentagon sent orders to about 2,000 U.S. troops to be ready to respond to the Israel-Hamas war.

18 months ago

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