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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A mix of 4,000 Marines and Japanese soldiers will run a series of firsts in this two-week exercise

The two-week event includes a maritime strike, aerial refueling, a mass casualty event and bi-lateral air assault.

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Marine helicopter crew carries 12-ton vehicle over water in testing first

The CH-53K King Stallion can carry three times the load as its predecessor.

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Marines run joint test fire with new missile from Viper helicopter

The weapon lets helos hit fast-moving maritime targets more easily.

Armor crews fire new barricade-busting tank round

The 120mm XM1147 AMP will replace four legacy tank rounds.

Positive COVID test prompts National Guard chief to self-isolate

Hokanson has held post since August 2020.

Here’s why Marine expeditionary units could soon take a hit

A recent report shows exactly which areas will be shrinking and how that might stretch demands on the force.

Army’s Shark Tank-style innovation competition is now open to other services

Winners get a four-day liberty pass, Army school of their choice and a Meritorious Service Medal.

Former Virginia governor, senator Chuck Robb pens book about being a Marine

Chuck Robb served as a Marine Corps major long before he became a holder of high office.

Marines reactivate aviation support squadron after 27-year hiatus

The support squadron had been established in 1988 and deactivated in 1994.

The Marine Corps wants you for psychological operations

The Marine Corps wants Devil Dogs to look at a career that’s all about getting inside the adversary’s head.

Army resurrects artillery command in Europe

The unit will plan and coordinate fires in theater for the task force.

Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ goggles get a DoD IG audit

Field-of-view and moisture problems have delayed fielding.

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