The Hilarious Reason Gene Hackman Gave for Joining the Marine Corps When acclaimed actor Gene Hackman ran away from his home in Danville, Illinois, to join the Marine Corps, his everyman...
The Best Iraq War Movies, Ranked Looking back at almost 20 years of Iraq War movies, the first thought that comes to mind is that Iraq War movies aren't...
Legendary Actor and Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman Dead at 95 Gene Hackman, the beloved star of stage, movies and television who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the turbulent years...
Why Gary Sinise Wants Every US Service Member and Veteran to See 'Brothers After War' The Gary Sinise Foundation made the largest-ever donation to Vet Tix to ensure veterans and their families can see the new...
5 World War II Documentaries Worth Watching from the 2025 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival The annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is in full swing, and this year’s showcase includes a lineup of compelling movies...
'Full Metal Jacket' Actor and Military Advocate Kevyn Major Howard Dead at 69 Actor and philanthropist Kevyn Major Howard, best known for his role as Marine Corps combat photographer "Rafterman" in...
Famous Veteran: Mel Brooks Before Mel Brooks could complete his degree in psychology from Brooklyn College, he was drafted into the Army to fight during...
The 10 Best War Movie Villains To leave a lasting impression, villains not only have to present a real challenge to the hero, but they also have to evoke...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...
![](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-02/1time%20gene%20hackman%20bat%2021%201200.jpg?itok=2OPNiIYV "Gene Hackman portrayed the real-life Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton in "Bat*21." (Tri-Star/Sony Pictures)")
![](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-02/1time%20brothers%20after%20war%20poster%201200.jpg?itok=dEsaztyV ""Brothers After War" is in theaters on February 28, 2025. (Perseverance Productions)")
![](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-02/1time%20atlanta%20film%20festival%20%20jerry%20lewis%20darkness%20to%20light%201200.jpg?itok=-D4WyIML "Comedian Jerry Lewis, featured in "From Darkness to Light" a documentary screening at the Atlanta Film Festival. (Atlanta Film Festival)")
![](http://images02.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-02/1time%20rafterman%20full%20metal%20jacket%201200.jpg?itok=AYBeKHYu "Kevyn Major Howard as Rafterman in "Full Metal Jacket." (Warner Bros.)")
![](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-02/1time%20best%20worst%20war%20movie%20villains%201200.jpg?itok=-n8iyCnH "Christoph Waltz as "The Jew Hunter" Standartenführer Hans Landa in "Inglourious Basterds." (Universal Pictures)")
