James Barber

James Barber covers the intersection of military and entertainment for Military.com, a beat that includes movies, TV, books, video games and music. He has a background in the music, radio and film industries and goes behind the scenes to bring the military and veteran audience entertainment news they care about.

Email: jbarber@monster.com

Latest Articles

Clint Eastwood Will Stream Some of His Most Beloved Movies in a Surprising Place

It's always a good day when you can watch Gunny Sgt. Tom Highway in "Heartbreak Ridge."

8 Must-See Korean War Movies

Gregory Peck, William Holden, Kirk Douglas and Robert Redford have all starred in Korean War movies.

10 Incredible Team USA Olympic Athletes Who Also Served

Here are 10 gifted Olympic athletes who also served their country.

‘Dune’ Tracks a Boy’s Warrior Journey into Manhood

"A great man doesn’t seek to lead; he’s called to it.”

Marine Vet Adam Driver Picks Up a Sword for ‘The Last Duel’

Marine Corps veteran and Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver plays medieval squire Jacques Le Gris in Ridley Scott’s upcoming...

‘The East’ Shows Why Indonesia’s War of Independence Is a Bridge Between WWII and Vietnam

The movie is an intense look at the extreme and historically controversial measures the Royal Netherlands Indies Army (KNIL)...

Remi Adeleke and Michael Bay on the set of "Transformers: The Last Knight." (Paramount)

Former SEAL Remi Adeleke Stays Focused on the Mission in New Spec Ops Podcast

"Down Range" will highlight the individual stories of men and women who served in the nation's special forces.

Classic Vietnam War Novel Set for TV Adaptation Starring Robert Downey Jr.

Downey will produce and star in a new series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer-winning Vietnam-era spy novel "The...

This Native American Earned the Medal of Honor for Holding Off a Chinese Attack in Korea

JFK Revisited Through the Looking Glass Oliver Stone

Vietnam Vet Oliver Stone Still Thinks the CIA Killed JFK

Stone's new documentary "JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass" doubles down on his ideas about who really killed...

Movie Tough Guy William Smith Was a Real-Life Air Force Badass

Smith played more than 250 roles during his career, always in demand by casting directors who needed a guy who could throw or...

Afghanistan War Vet Jason Kander Confronts His PTSD in 'Here. Is. Better.'

A new documentary follows Kander and three other veterans as they seek treatment for post-traumatic stress.

President George W. Bush greets rescue workers, firefighters and military personnel, Sept. 12, 2001, while surveying damage caused by the previous day’s terrorist attacks on the Pentagon. (Photo by Eric Draper, Courtesy of the George W. Bush Presidential Library)

New 9/11 Documentary Will Go ‘Inside the President’s War Room’

“9/11: Inside the President’s War Room” aims to offer the definitive timeline as to exactly what happened to President George...

A Vietnam Vet Advocates for Wounded Warriors in ‘The Drummer’

Robert Downey Jr.’s Dad Lied About His Age to Join the Army

Robert Downey Sr. led a most fascinating life.

Military News

Get the Military Insider Newsletter

Get the latest on pay updates, benefit changes and award-winning military content. Right in your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice.

Thank you for subscribing!

View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page.

One last step.

Verify your free subscription by following the instructions in the email sent to:

Most Popular Military News

Former Airman Who Leaked Details of Drone Program Sentenced, Will Serve Prison Time

A former Air Force intelligence analyst has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking classified information.

Captain waits to get vaccinated at Fort Sill.

Guard Troops in This State Will Be First to Be Ordered to Get Vaccinated or Face Regular Testing

The mandate comes despite the fact that the Defense Department does not have a vaccination requirement for the rest of the...

'Do You Want Him 6 Feet Under?' How a Purple Heart Recipient Infiltrated a KKK Murder Plot

In 2015, three Ku Klux Klan members hatched a plot to murder a Black man who recently had been released from a state prison.

US Air Force Pilot Thanks British Man Who Guaranteed a Happy Landing

A U.S. Air Force officer has thanked a British photographer whose quick action ensured he landed safely after an engine in...

The Department of Veterans Affairs' motto, shown on a plaque outside the Veterans Health Administration building in Washington, D.C. (Hope Hodge Seck/Military.com)

VA Makes 'Error' in Using Gender-Neutral Motto in Official Government Notice

A version of the agency's mission statement included in a Federal Register notice last week stripped gender pronouns from...

Latest Military Videos

Disabled Veteran Among Those Impacted by Florida DEO Data Breach

A disabled veteran is among the victims impacted after her account was compromised as a part of that big...

VA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for Medical Employees

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday that VA health care personnel will be required to get...

Vietnam Veteran gets VIP Treatment at Minnesota Twins Game

A Vietnam veteran living with stage four cancer got the VIP treatment at Monday's Minnesota Twins game.

Army News

Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division, stand in formation

Cavalry Not Horsing Around with Mismanufactured Patches. Can you Spot the Error?

You probably need a jeweler's eye to notice what is wrong with the 1st Cavalry Division’s current patch.

Special Forces Soldier Drowns at Key West Base

A soldier assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group drowned at Naval Air Station Key West in Florida Tuesday, the U.S. Army...

Soldiers assigned to the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

Surge of COVID-19 Infections at Fort Polk as National Guard Training Continues

At least 115 soldiers have tested positive for COVID-19 during a critical National Guard training exercise this month.

Navy News

Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego

Navy Charges Sailor with Setting Fire that Destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard

The sailor was a member of the crew at the time, Cmdr. Sean Robertson, a U.S. 3rd Fleet spokesperson, said.

US Navy Loses Two More Sailors to COVID-19

The total number of COVID deaths in the military is at 26 as of July 21, according to the DoD.

A user-generated skin based on the 1980 movie "The Final Countdown" was created for Digital Combat Simulator. (DCS World/Author "Reflected")

How the Navy Stole the Show In a Movie About the USS Nimitz Going Back in Time to 1941

How we got to see American F-14 Tomcats fighting Japanese Zeros on the silver screen.

Air Force News

Aircrew egress systems specialists hoist an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy

Lawmakers Move to Protect Pilots from Ejection Seat Problems

Lawmakers plan to require the Air Force and the Navy to notify them when the live-saving seats are in need of repair.

Two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft fly a flight training mission March 16, 2010, over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The A-10C is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close-air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman)

Congress Rebuffs Air Force's Plan to Retire Older Aircraft, Putting A-10 Move on Hold

Lawmakers would block the retirement of the A-10s again if the recent Senate Armed Services Committee’s version of the bill...

Former Airman Who Leaked Details of Drone Program Sentenced, Will Serve Prison Time

A former Air Force intelligence analyst has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for leaking classified information.

Marine Corps News

Families of Marines who died in amphibious assault vehicle accident.

Families of 9 Troops Killed in Amphibious Vehicle to Sue

BAE Systems declined to comment on the expected lawsuit and directed questions to the Marine Corps.

F-35B Lightning II lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Lightning Strike Damages Two F-35B Stealth Fighters over Western Japan

Both aircraft, assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, landed safely after the strike and neither pilot was injured.

Army Reserve sergeant stirs chili at Bagram Airfield.

A $500 Rip It? How Grilled Cheese and Energy Drinks Fueled the Afghanistan Withdrawal

Energy drinks and tobacco became hot commodities as residents at Bagram Airfield hunted for diminishing supplies before the U...

Coast Guard News

That is one Semper Paratus game face. (U.S. Coast Guard)

5 Combat Victories the Coast Guard Scored Against America’s Enemies

To honor the Coast Guard's August 4th birthday: five stories to remind you the Coast Guard punches way above its weight.

The remaining military aviation unit at the Former McClellan AFB, Calif., is home to Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento which operates four HC-130 Hercules fixed-wing aircraft with 189 personnel assigned to the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Sheriff: Florida Man Stole Car, Got into Coast Guard Plane

The suspect went into a Coast Guard C-130 aircraft and made it to the cockpit, where he was arrested.

A duck boat that sank in Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, is raised.

3 Men Charged in Deadly 2018 Missouri Duck Boat Accident

Rides on the lake in modified former World War II vehicles once were a popular draw in the Branson area.