Todd South
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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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Fort Benning upgrades range to accommodate new sniper rifle
The new rifle can strike targets at 1,500 to 1,800 meters.
Army investigating allegations Rangers fired blank rounds at civilians
“This is unacceptable because there are so many real mass shootings going on in America each year,” one witness said. “You can’t be joking about it.”
From drone delivery to transfusions, blood plays vital combat role
Mass casualty events are expected to be the norm in future combat. Blood supplies will be vital to keeping soldiers in the fight.
Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses
The aviators received the awards 34 years after they kickstarted the allied air campaign of Operation Desert Storm.
Army researchers develop injectable cyanide antidote
Cyanide is used in a variety of manufacturing processes, but it is highly toxic and a potential chemical warfare agent.
Former AMVETS commander indicted on $622K fraud allegations
The ex-AMVETS branch commander faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
Better targeting, lighter airframes and more firepower are on the docket.
More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.
Special operators want electronic attack and firepower for watercraft
Officials want kinetic and nonkinetic weapons for a variety of vessels.
Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threats
There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said.
