Jon Simkins

Editor, Staff Writer

Jon Simkins is a writer and editor for Military Times, and a USMC veteran.

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Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75

The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.

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Three US troops killed, dozens injured in drone attack in Jordan

Three US troops were killed and dozens more were injured following a one-way drone attack on an installation in northeast Jordan.

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Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty

There must be something in the water.

A military man in combat in a scene from the 2001 film "Black Hawk Down."

43 most timeless war movies ever made

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

This ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam

He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.

How Ketamine-based clinics are improving veterans’ mental health

Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.

Adaptive sports nonprofit helps vets find community through climbing

Paradox Sports is a Boulder, Colorado-based climbing operation that offers training and trips for adaptive athletes, including veterans.

This Navy legend reenlisted in a Little Red Corvette

"Little Red Corvette, shipmate you're much too fast."

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.

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.

What is bravery? Medal of Honor recipients tackle that question here on March 12

Ride along for a simulated bombing run in a B-52 Stratofortress

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What’s it like to get punched in the face by a sailor?

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Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercises

Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodated

Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union

Jon Simkins

Editor, Staff Writer

All Stories By Jon

The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.

Three US troops were killed and dozens more were injured following a one-way drone attack on an installation in northeast Jordan.

There must be something in the water.

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.

Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.

Paradox Sports is a Boulder, Colorado-based climbing operation that offers training and trips for adaptive athletes, including veterans.

"Little Red Corvette, shipmate you're much too fast."

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

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

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