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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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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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

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The District of Columbia National Guard stand outside the Capitol.

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Since Jan. 6, 2021, lawmakers have searched for answers about the Guard's delay, and the digging is expected to continue.

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee

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A U.S. Marine holds out a sticker after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination

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