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
Ex-Syrian official claims Austin Tice was killed in 2013
The U.S. government is investigating the claim that the Marine veteran was executed.
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023
Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.
How the ‘Rad Lab’ helped avert nuclear war
Technology built in the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory changed history.
This whistleblower called out VA about counselor burnout
Ted Blickwedel confronted VA leadership about its treatment of counselors and decreased care for veterans. Then he wrote a book about it.
This author sees opportunity for US in competition with China, Russia
The U.S. could get this moment right, or squander the opportunity.
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry
Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.
