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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New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Even generals must learn new skills in tech-dominated special operations future
Both a new way of recruiting while updating current operator skills are needed.
Marine Raider ‘betrayed’ Green Beret, lied with SEALs to cover up his hazing death, prosecutors say
The trial of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Mario A. Madera-Rodriguez is expected to last about two weeks. Three other troops involved in the death of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar have already been sentenced.
Jury selected in trial of Marine Raider charged in Green Beret’s death
The Marine gunnery sergeant faces a life sentence if convicted of murder in the strangulation death of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in 2017.
Judge warns about use of embarrassing sex terms in Marine’s murder trial of Green Beret
Military judge to decide if statements discussing sexually embarrassing acts can be shared with jury.
Murder trial of Marine Raider in death of Army Green Beret begins Monday
Gunnery Sgt. Mario Madera-Rodriguez begins what is scheduled to be a three-week trial at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia.
SOF shooters are about to get serious upgrades for small arms, ammo
A combined machine gun and sniper round that outperforms the .50 caliber.
Marine veteran sentenced to 30 years for drugging, prostituting hundreds of women near Camp Lejeune
At least two of his victims were adult military dependents; many of his clients were members of the military.
Desert Storm group makes final funding push to begin construction
Organizers hope to break ground this year at a location on the National Mall near other prominent war memorials.
Mobile nuclear reactors? Scathing report slams ‘disturbing’ military program
The Army's plan to bury nuclear reactors underground at forward operating bases is drawing controversy. Prototypes could be ready for testing by 2023.
