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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Ex-Syrian official claims Austin Tice was killed in 2013
The U.S. government is investigating the claim that the Marine veteran was executed.
US officials believe former Marine captain held hostage in Syria for 6 years is still alive
Officials wouldn't comment on specifics, but vowed to do everything they could to free the 37-year-old Marine veteran and freelance journalist.
This classified operation supports the Saudi military campaign in Yemen
Three new classified operations are part of larger efforts to defeat ISIS and al-Qaida.
Navy completes investigation into death of Green Beret in Mali — here’s what happens next
Marine Raiders were also questioned about what happened in the shared housing on the night of Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar's death.
Report reveals previously secret operations in Africa
The operations focus on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations against both ISIS and al-Qaida.
Why a self-reliant Iraqi military may take ‘years, if not decades’ and could require a ‘generation’ to reform
ISIS fighters have shifted from cities to increased violent attacks in rural areas, including regular assassinations of tribal leaders and village elders.
Active-duty retention success hurts Reserve and Guard recruiting
Retention is also up in the reserve forces but recruiting is down and active recruiting may not meet increased needs, creating further manpower challenges.
The Marine Corps is buying new body armor as it works to upgrade the fit, feel and protection of vital gear
The new inserts and carriers provide a better fit for greater mobility.
Despite rumblings of a coup, US military remains focused on humanitarian assistance in Venezuelan crisis
President Trump floated the idea and has had officials meet with dissidents to look at coup options.
New optic needed for machine gun, .50 caliber and automatic grenade launcher
Officials want the optic to help shooters find and hit the target faster.
