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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Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book

The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.

7 days ago

Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry

Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.

13 days ago

‘The Way Forward’: Life lessons learned from a Marine and Navy SEAL

Two combat veterans share life experiences from hunting, drinking and war.

Test scores drop, disqualification rates rise at Army recruiting shops

More potential recruits can’t meet weight or academic standards and more are using substances banned by the military.

Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge

Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.

How the Army is tackling these six goals for future wars

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth shared areas the Army must improve for its future combat needs.

Grit & drive: The story of the Marine Corps’ 1st Black 4-star general

In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.

Marine Reserve wants more officer diversity from new enlisted program

The program showcases officer training and requirements to spark interest among enlisted Marines from underrepresented backgrounds.

Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp

The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.

Marines look back 1 year after the Abbey Gate attack

Even at the 20-year war’s bitter end, Marines shepherded Afghans to safety, even at the cost of losing their own.

Military benefits — Money Minute

Marine Corps tech and South African plane sales | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 9.30.2022

South African plane lands deals

Responding to China's aggressive moves

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VA caregiver benefits expand to all vets on Oct. 1

Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrike

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is actually a sobering war movie

TYFYS? Lawmaker files bill to thank troops ‘for our freedom’ instead