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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The U.S. Capitol is seen behind the razor fence

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The city skyline in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

3 Former US Intelligence Operatives Plead Guilty to Developing Cyberweapons for the UAE

Recruits repeat the oath of enlistment at Parris Island

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Midshipmen with the U.S. Naval Academy during Formal Dress Parade

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An MH-60S Sea Hawk prepares to land on USS Carl Vinson

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A U.S. Navy carry team transfers the remains of Maxton W. Soviak

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The Navy announced that Soviak, who was assigned to Camp Pendleton, was promoted to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class...

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

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A Navy spokesman declined to say what caused the helicopter to fall off the deck of the ship and plummet into the water.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies near the USS Harry S. Truman

Coast Guard Pauses Search Flights for Missing Helicopter Crew as the Navy Offers No Updates

In addition to the missing helicopter crew, the incident injured five sailors aboard the aircraft carrier.

Ventura County Fire Department firefighters respond to fire aboard Conception dive boat

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The lawsuit argues that the Coast Guard is liable for the deaths because it "failed to perform adequate inspections."

Sailor receives COVID-19 vaccine aboard the USS George Washington

Sailors and Marines Have 90 Days to Get Vaccinated or Face Punishment

For sailors who refuse the shots, Del Toro's message lays out steps the Navy will take to convince them to get vaccinated.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger.

Marine Commandant Wants 'Honest, Open Critique' of Afghanistan Withdrawal

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Five Sailors Still Missing After Helicopter Mishap Off San Diego

A spokesman declined to say what caused the MH-60S Seahawk to fall from the ship’s flight deck, citing an ongoing...

Saior receives a haircut in the barbershop aboard the USNS Mercy

The Navy Shakes Up Its Uniform Policy with New Haircuts as Well as Allowing Earrings for Men

Male sailors can have flat-tops, high and tight, faded and bald hairstyles, the Navy said in an administrative message.

President Joe Biden speaks about the end of the war in Afghanistan

Biden Fends Off Criticism of Evacuation in His First Post-Afghanistan Speech

Biden said the peace deal the Trump administration negotiated with the Taliban tied his hands and limited his options.

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