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.
All Stories By Todd
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia
Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats
New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
This Guard exercise trains for hypersonic missile attacks on major US cities
This exercise focuses on dense urban terrain disaster response.
Battle from the skies: How aviation advances empower the Corps’ new combat plan
The “air” part has remained in a holding pattern as top aviators rethought how the air side will fit into the new Force Design 2030 plan.
Marine’s actions during Afghanistan exit bring Bronze Star with combat ‘V’
As the bomb went off Cpl. Wyatt J. Wilson was thrown into the air as shrapnel filled his body.
Marines pause amphibious combat vehicle waterborne operations following rollover in California high surf
Marines aboard the two ACVs were able to evacuate and no injuries were reported.
Marine veteran’s book tells his story of being held hostage in Yemen
The author credits his Marine Corps service with helping him stay focused and survive his hostage ordeal.
How this Marine saw ‘information warfare’ evolve across combat deployments
An "information war-fighting" tool the then-young lieutenant used on patrol in Iraq in the mid-2000s? Beanie Babies.
Video of fatal 2017 Marine Osprey crash shows final moments before landing went horribly wrong
A follow-on investigation showed technical issues, not pilot error, as the cause of the crash.
New aerial defense system helps Marines blast simulated cruise missiles
The system would protect far-flung Marines as they strike enemy ships with missiles.
