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.
Pentagon drops 51 disqualifying conditions as part of recruiting push
Potential recruits with a history of childhood asthma or ADHD will now have an easier route toward enlisting.
How the Beirut bombing of a Marine Corps barracks changed everything
A new book showcases how the 1983 bombing of a Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, paved the way for America's war on terrorism.
Soldiers exposed to new combat realities with expanded training
Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training.
New Marine Corps Museum galleries showcase Iraq, Afghanistan and more
"Every artifact tells a story."
Marines barely meet annual recruiting goals, but see encouraging signs
The Marines brought in one member above their enlisted recruiting goal for the ending fiscal year.
These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next
Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.
How the Marine Corps is retaining a lot of its first-term Marines
Marine Corps recruitment and retention numbers are looking mighty healthy, officials say.
Army hits recruiting target for the first time in 2 years
The service has another 11,000 recruits already in the pipeline for next year.
Army enlists AI to identify prospective new recruits
Army recruiters may soon be relieved from the dreaded “cold calls” to high school students in their frustrated fishing expedition for new recruits.
