Todd South
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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.
Texas man defrauded Tricare of $26 million to fund lavish lifestyle
A Texas man used money defrauded from Tricare for a casino-themed party and a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, among other expenses.
Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
A Green Beret and Silver Star recipient who once survived an IED and now clears Ukraine's landmines is the subject of a new documentary, "Safe Ground."
Instead of soaking up blood from a wound, new device pumps it back in to a patient
Meet the ReVive, an in-development medical tool designed to collect hemorrhaging blood from a wound and pump it back into a person.
Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26
Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech.
Lifesaving and drone-killing tech from the Air Force Research Laboratory
Check out a pair of new projects in development from the AFRL: an autonomous shotgun for drone defense, and a blood recirculation machine.
A new performance evaluation metric, and long-range delivery drones | Headlines
The Pentagon announces a new evaluation metric for one-star generals, and a one-way drone for supply delivery gets an upgrade.
Expanded scholarship options for military spouses | MOAA Headlines
The SpouseWorks scholarship expands criteria for who is eligible to includes spouses up officers and others. That and more from MOAA.
Flood Insurance: What Homeowners Often Miss | Money Minute
Do you know the basics of flood insurance for your home? Our finance expert from Navy Federal Credit Union offers top tips to know.
Separate engine fires in 3 Navy, Marine Corps aircraft force emergency landings
In the span of two months this summer, U.S. naval aviation recorded three separate in-flight engine fires that caused millions in damage.
