Konstantin Toropin

Konstantin Toropin is a reporter for Military.com specializing in coverage of the Navy and Marine Corps. He is also a US Navy veteran, having served five years in the surface fleet as a signals intelligence analyst.

He has previously covered breaking national news for CNN, reporting on everything from protests to hurricanes from the field and the newsroom. Toropin's coverage also included investigative work on false 2020 campaign claims and food processing plants amidst the pandemic.

Toropin holds a Bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University in journalism and a Master's degree in mass communication from the University of Minnesota.

Email: Konstantin.Toropin@Military.com

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Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gierke and Pfc. Zachary W. Riffle

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Members of the Oath Keepers on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol

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U.S. Marines salute during a promotion ceremony

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Oath of enlistment at Chicago Military Entrance Processing Command

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Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers

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A U.S. Capitol Police officer is surrounded by rioters

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COVID-19 vaccine administered at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

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A Navy helicopter crashed into a forest in Virginia

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U.S. Representative Joe Courtney at Naval Submarine Base New London

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The USS Paul Ignatius, USS Kearsarge, and USS Gunston Hall

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A U.S. Marine drives an assault amphibious vehicle

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A recruit division marches in formation at Recruit Training Command

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Cadets prepare to march in formation at Recruit Training Command

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Staff Sgt. Christen Ross talks to a EOLC class about racism in Kuwait

Army Officer Relieved of Command, Facing Discharge over Racist Social Media Posts

A lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve was relieved of command in 2020 and is now facing removal from the force.

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