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
Marine’s lifesaving actions earn her an achievement medal
The Marine aided wounded motorists after spotting the aftermath of a multi-vehicle car crash in Virginia.
WWII or today? For Marines it’s a different enemy, but much remains the same
Technology has sped up the cycle but today's fight has echoes in the past.
These Marine Expeditionary Forces are creating new war plans with Navy fleets to counter China
The Pacific-focused units are finding new ways to do maritime fighting.
Marine veteran, Illinois state trooper indicted in $3M Cherry Point equipment theft ring
Rafael Montalvo faces up to 25 years if convicted.
Former defense contractor sentenced for taking $4 million in kickbacks and bribes
Thomson's Virginia-based company steered prime contracts to others who shared in profits, wrote him personal checks.
How algorithms and primate research can help decide the best size for your squad
'Ape politics' shows that warfighters may be most effective in groups of 5, 15 and up to a max of about 150.
New landmine detection reduces false alarms to save time and lives on battlefield
The new way to detect landmines could help soldiers move quicker, safer.
Opioids, other drugs inadequately safeguarded by CENTCOM pharmacies, investigators find
The report shows that few regulations were being followed in running the pharmacies.
What war with China could look like
A host of scenarios could push China and the United States into some kind of conflict.
Military dogs get ‘real feel’ bite training with fake skin sleeves that bleed
The device is in use now in select special operations units.
