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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Cmdr. Kimberly Jones, pictured in 2020, departs the ship she commanded before being promoted to captain

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U.S. Navy SEALs move toward a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter.

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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol

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Professional Apprenticeship Career Track team visit at Naval Station Mayport.

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Hospital Corpsman administers a vaccination to a sailor.

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Push-ups as part of the Navy physical fitness assessment.

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Naval aviators in preparation for their flyover of Super Bowl LVII.

Navy Quietly Adds Women to Crew for Super Bowl Flyover Aimed at Honoring Female Aviators

The new plan, as described in a Navy document, now features 16 aviators, including 11 female pilots and flight officers.

Sailors command pay and personnel administrator training.

Navy Unveils System Meant to Counter Pay Delays, Other Paperwork Holdups

The Navy has rolled out a dashboard that will give leaders at every command the ability to see an overview of their sailors'...

Cmdr. Theodore Essenfeld aboard the USS Pearl Harbor.

Captain with over 30 Years of Navy Service Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge

Capt. Theodore E. Essenfeld, 51, who has 31 years of naval service, appeared before a judge on a single charge of...

Sailors participate in a "Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" walk.

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Historically, the Navy's approach to suicide prevention has been largely reactive.

Mechanic removes the landing gear of an MV-22B Osprey.

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A defense official, speaking to reporters of anonymously, revealed that the military now suspects the "input quill assembly"...

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