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
Four US soldiers save man who collapsed outside Polish KFC
The Alabama Army National Guard members rushed to help a man who collapsed outside a rest area in Poland.
Army shooter makes history in national action pistol shooting match
NCO does something no one else has accomplished in 40 years of competition.
Five key challenges for SOUTHCOM
Commander explains the host of threats facing U.S. Southern Command.
Marine squads will get more range, better comms thanks to Navy satellites
The MUOS technology allows Marines to switch satellites more smoothly and transfer data faster with better connectivity.
This Army unit will be first to test an exoskeleton that lightens combat load
The long-awaited tech can reduce injuries and help troops move around the battlefield, developers say.
Report: Trump mulling direct US military action to take Yemen port
If Trump decides to increase U.S. support with direct action in Yemen, he could see major pushback from Congress.
New device could make riding on a Black Hawk more comfortable — and save lives
A new tether device made by the climbing gear company Petzl is a small piece of equipment that changes helicopter rides in a big way.
This silent, all-electric dirt bike could soon drive special operators into battle
The Zero MMX motorcyle gives special operations forces an all-electric option that's even quieter than the current hybrid-engine SilentHawk.
See how these new tech items can fix hydration needs for troops on the move
Two products featured at the recent Special Operations Forces Industry Conference aim to solve problems soldiers and airmen face in carrying and filtering water in austere conditions.
See how this wetsuit designed for astronauts could help spec ops troops stay warm
The Liquid Thermal Garment developed by the company Oceaneering was originally developed for NASA's next generation space suit. But the company also sees military applications for it, especially for combat divers and any personnel involved in amphibious missions.
