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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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.
Army scientists work on urban combat robot that can be controlled with hand gestures
Army scientists work with counterparts from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to meet urban combat challenges with technology.
Deadlier machine guns, rifles, pistols and more: How the Army is revolutionizing squad firepower
Recent changes and weapons in development are bringing a vast array of new options for soldiers and squads.
Marine deserter added to FBI’s wanted list as Facebook group supporting him hits 1,050 members
Some group comments question the official version of events, but most want to see the 22-year-old Marine continue his run or at least to avoid a tragic ending.
‘We are the front line’: How the top Marine wants the Corps sinking ships, shooting down planes and killing enemy forces
“Low signatures, bad attitudes and toolkits full of disruptive capabilities.”
Soldiers soon to see robotic mules and tougher bomb bots in the field
The mule robot can carry enough equipment for a squad on a 72-hour mission.
Military dogs need hearing protection too
The system conforms more closely to the dog's head, helping create a better seal to protect hearing.
A ‘mixed reality’ goggle with target ID, tracking and weapon link could field by 2021
Researchers are using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 platform to design the goggle.
How the long-term effect of Trump’s recent war crimes actions could play out
The move could undermine military justice or set it straight.
Army Guard unit runs a range of missions, including insider attack response, during recent Afghan tour
The 2,100 soldiers deployed with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team returned between July and September.
