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.
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Marines and sailors combat drone threats by digging trenches
In a recent exercise, U.S. Marines and sailors worked with Latvian Army troops to clear woods and build a warren of trenches designed for drone warfare.
Far out field trip: What the Marine Corps can learn from Burning Man
“If we had to do (Operation Iraqi Freedom) again, most people in the Marine Corps wouldn’t have the experience level these people do because they do Burning Man ever year," this retired major wrote.
Navy SEAL, Marine Raider hazing that killed Army Green Beret left an irreparable hole in the lives of family, friends
Three more defendants face charges of murder, conspiracy, hazing and burglary in the case.
Navy SEAL pleads guilty in strangulation death of Green Beret in Africa
The SEAL has agreed to testify against three other co-defendants charged in the death.
Military plans to counter Iran include possible 120,000 troop deployment, cyber attack ‘Nitro Zeus’
Experts look to potential flare up from an accident or attack. Plans also call for response to Iran ramping up nuclear program.
Navy SEAL scheduled to plead guilty in strangling death of Army Green Beret staff sergeant
Three defendants remain in the case. At least one is also negotiating a plea deal.
Leaked documents provide details about Green Beret’s death involving Navy SEALs and Marine Raiders
One SEAL and one Raider are negotiating plea deals in the case.
Here’s the new helmet that SOCOM operators will take into battle
The new helmet comes in a "high cut" design, allowing for different types of communications gear and a better fit.
The Army, Marines and SOCOM want these capabilities from their next helicopter
This will replace the Black Hawk helicopter for the Army and the Venom helicopter for the Marines.
Less door kicking, more partner building for special operations in ‘great power competition’
Counterterrorism remains the top priority, but the spec ops role will change in the near-peer fight.
