Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes sideboys during the COMPACFLT change of command ceremony onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 4, 2024. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert/U.S. Navy photo)
Konstantin Toropin is a Pentagon and Sea Service Reporter at Military.com. With a background in the US Navy and CNN, Konstantin focuses on reporting on national security, military affairs, and defense policy. His work has been featured in various publications, including CNN, Business Insider, and Coffee or Die Magazine.