Konstantin Toropin is a Pentagon Reporter for the Associated Press. His career in journalism includes roles at Military.com and CNN, where he also served as a Video Journalist/Editorial Assistant. Prior to his journalism career, Toropin served in the U.S. Navy as a Cryptological Technician (Collections).

He holds a Master's Degree, where he was a Member of the International Communication Association and studied in the Journalism Studies Division. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree.