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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How the Army aims to transform its armor brigades
As the Army examines its armor formations under TIC 2.0, it wants to avoid placing them in a potential stalemate, similar to what is being seen in Ukraine.
Soldiers need better way to evacuate casualties, enlisted leaders say
A panel of command sergeants major said medical evacuation and its associated tasks require modernization for future large-scale combat.
Former Guardsman charged with trying to provide weapons to al-Qaida
A 25-year-old former Army National Guardsman faces federal charges that he attempted to provide al-Qaida with 3D-printed weapons.
Army identifies four soldiers killed in helicopter crash
The cause of the crash, which occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on Wednesday, remains under investigation.
Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years
The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Marines expand barracks refresh project to more West Coast locations
Deferred maintenance and funding shortfalls have worn down Marine housing over decades. "Operation Clean Sweep" was created to address immediate concerns.
Army imposes stricter grooming standards for hair, nails, makeup
The move rolls back looser standards published four years ago and seeks to maintain more conservative appearances for both men and women.
Soldiers with high fitness test scores now exempt from body fat rule
The Army outlined the change as an incentive to maintain physical readiness and meet standards for high levels of physical fitness.
Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. Andrey Okunev, a National Guard soldier from California, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment.
Army to send 101st Airborne Division soldiers to US-Mexico border
The 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are among the units set to deploy to the border this fall.
