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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Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026
Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.
Army chooses Sig Sauer to build its Next Generation Squad Weapon
The weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW.
Sikh Marine captain, poolees file federal lawsuit alleging discrimination
The co-defendant urge the Corps to lift restrictions on the practice of their faith while in combat or recruit training.
Marines eying the overlooked Individual Ready Reserve to keep talent
Marine leaders are seeing a pool of 60,000 trained and qualified Marines cycling through IRR status each year.
Pentagon to build nuclear microreactors to power far-flung bases
The program could see testing by 2024 and demonstrations by 2025.
Marine veteran sentenced to 28 years for molesting a 3-year-old while in the Corps
Confiscated hard drives and devices also revealed child pornography.
Marine Corps wants money for ships, missiles, sensors
Money is coming, but not exactly at the level or timing that Marine leaders have wanted.
Marines will have to wait at least until 2025 for light amphibious warship
The Corps only is likely to get four of them in inventory by 2027 if the current plan holds.
Back to ship: Marines need ships to fight. Will they get them?
Questions loom as to whether existing ship priorities and a new ship design will be funded, floating and fighting in time to keep the Corps relevant.
Urban combat veterans share lessons for Ukraine fight
Ukrainians taking a stand may plant seeds for future resistance.
