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 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.
Heads roll at Parris Island
On the day a recruit died during training at Parris Island last year, the drill instructor accused of slapping the recruit moments prior to his death was not supposed to be working with recruits at all.
Army looks to replace the Squad Automatic Weapon
The Army is looking for a replacement for its Squad Automatic Weapon.
Government rejects Glock protest; Army's new handgun will be a Sig Sauer
The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest from Glock Incorporated that sought to have the government reconsider it’s awarding of a 10-year, $580 million contract for the Army's new handgun.
Service member dies in vehicle rollover in Syria
A U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover in northern Syria while participating in Operation Inherent Resolve, according to officials.
Chief: The Army has developed a bullet that penetrates 5.56 mm-resistant body armor
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley told senators Thursday that the Army has developed a round to penetrate 5.56mm-resistant body armor.
Report: Army failed to effectively track more than $1 billion in US weapons, equipment in Iraq
A government audit released Wednesday highlights continued Army failures to track U.S. weapons and other equipment being delivered to the Iraqi military.
War with North Korea: An inside look at how US troops would respond worldwide
Missiles and artillery rounds arc across the 38th Parallel from North Korea into South Korea and in an instant, 64 years of a tense ceasefire ends and war erupts.
Lawmakers press for better rifles, bigger bullets for soldiers, Marines
As the Army continues to develop a potential replacement for the M4, for a handful of senators, replacing the carbine and 5.56 mm round with a new bullet and better rifle is a no brainer.
Study looks at ongoing Army, Marine efforts to lighten body armor, troop load
The Army and Marine Corps continue to work together to try and reduce the weight of troops' body armor, according to a recent government study.
