Todd South
Editor-at-large
Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
All Stories By Todd
Marines’ barracks-fixing ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ returns to California
The operation will be conducted twice annually.
2 Marine recruiters save motorcycle crash victim’s life
The staff sergeants applied bandages and a tourniquet as bystanders watched.
Army activates first overseas watercraft unit in decades
The company will include 13 ships and 285 Army mariners.
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.
East Coast Marine F-35 squadron reaches initial operational status
When the unit reaches fully operational capability, it will contain six squadrons with 10 planes per squadron.
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testing
The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.
Future soldier resupply could rely on AI-powered logistics, robo-boats
New watercraft are key to the Army's resupply, logistical plans for future combat.
Ranger training battalion commander suspended
The battalion executive officer is serving as the interim commander.
Army picks deploying units to test electronic, cyber and drone warfare
The Army will select brigades to experiment with networks, cyber, electromagnetic warfare, small drones and loitering munitions while deployed.
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35
According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.
