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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An E-2C Hawkeye approaches the USS John C. Stennis.

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The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sits pier side at Naval Base San Diego.

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COVID-19 vaccines in Morton Hall Gymnasium onboard Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London

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Medical personnel prepare COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Contractor collects a water sample at Radford Terrace in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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The USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) transits Lake Michigan toward Naval Station Great Lakes for a Sail by and Salute. (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Camilo Fernan)

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A U.S. Marine changes his socks after a hike.

Marines Can Have Longer Hair, Wear Different Color Socks Under New Uniform Changes

According to a statement from the Corps announcing the changes, the goal is to "positively impact diversity, equity, and...

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