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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A platoon of Marines conduct military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

The First Woman in the Marines' Silent Drill Platoon and the Family History That Led to Her New Command

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Marine Corps recruit demonstrates the proper way to wear a sock bun.

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Memorial to the victims of a shooting at a Colorado Springs nightclub.

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A master chief petty officer pinning ceremony.

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Sailors and federal firefighters respond to a fire on board the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Naval Base San Diego.

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Sailors aboard USS Chancellorsville view the sunset.

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A gavel rests on the judge’s bench in the courtroom of the 39th Air Base Wing legal office at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

Chinese Intelligence Officer Who Oversaw Spy Ring That Included a US Soldier Sentenced

The Justice Department announced a Chinese intelligence officer, convicted last year of running a spy ring that included a U...

Marines aboard amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Navy Captain Censured Over Deadly Vehicle Sinking Approved for Another Command

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Officer Candidate School (OCS) class 16-21 students, at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island, perform a 1.5-mile run as part of a physical fitness assessment.

Only One Fitness Test for Sailors Next Year

The Navy has announced that it will conduct only one physical fitness test in 2023 instead of the more typical two...

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit runs over a bridge during The Crucible

Marine Drill Instructor Charged in Hot Weather Death of Recruit

A Marine drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, has been charged for his role in the...

Toys are sanitized at a child development center.

Multiple Instances of Alleged Abuse at Navy Child Care Center

Video tape captured alleged child abuse at the child development center at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

Recruits stand at attention during a pass-in-review graduation ceremony.

41 Is the New 39: Facing Recruiting Challenges, Navy Raises Enlistment Age

The policy also noted that some service communities like nuclear power, Navy SEALs and divers will continue to be able to set...

In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. (John Minchillo/AP Photo File)

The Pentagon and the VA Need to Do More to Battle Veteran Extremism, Congressional Report Finds

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Activists demonstrate at the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Hears Race-Conscious Admissions Cases that Could Change the Face of the Military

The nation's top court listened to oral arguments for two cases that are challenging the admissions practices at both Harvard...

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