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Top 5 military veteran performances on TV

Updated on Aug 22, 2022

Entertainment

Top horror film performances by military veterans Top horror film performances by military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 18, 2022

Army

WATCH: Vietnam Veteran Captain Dale Dye on life, Hollywood and service WATCH: Vietnam Veteran Captain Dale Dye on life, Hollywood and service

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 18, 2022

Army

Interview with SSG Kenneth Lepore, Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter Interview with SSG Kenneth Lepore, Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 18, 2022

Entertainment

More top franchises created by veteran service members More top franchises created by veteran service members

By Joel Searls

Posted on Aug 11, 2022

Entertainment

Top 5 acting performances in film by military veterans Top 5 acting performances in film by military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 2, 2022

Jobs

5 famous franchises founded by veterans 5 famous franchises founded by veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 1, 2022

Army

5 of the world’s best war correspondents 5 of the world’s best war correspondents

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jul 22, 2022

Entertainment

5 of the greatest writers in history also served in the military 5 of the greatest writers in history also served in the military

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jun 30, 2022

Military Life

Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jun 29, 2022

Entertainment

Top film executives and agents with military service backgrounds Top film executives and agents with military service backgrounds

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jun 28, 2022

History

From The Avengers to G.I. Joe, these are the top media franchises created by veterans From The Avengers to G.I. Joe, these are the top media franchises created by veterans

By Joel Searls

Posted on May 6, 2022

Military Life

Top franchises created by service members Top franchises created by service members

By Joel Searls

Posted on Apr 29, 2022

Air Force

There’s no business like his business: Jerry Weintraub, producer extraordinaire and US Air Force veteran There’s no business like his business: Jerry Weintraub, producer extraordinaire and US Air Force veteran

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 27, 2022

Entertainment

Top 6 military films you likely haven’t seen Top 6 military films you likely haven’t seen

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 24, 2022

Entertainment

How Deadwood’s Jim Beaver embodies his Marine Corps values in all he does How Deadwood’s Jim Beaver embodies his Marine Corps values in all he does

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 15, 2022

Entertainment

WATCH: Force Recon Marine, Author, MMA Champion on service, PTSD and Saving Our Allies WATCH: Force Recon Marine, Author, MMA Champion on service, PTSD and Saving Our Allies

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 16, 2022

Entertainment

‘Hell Hath No Fury’ like a WWII ambush. WATM’s exclusive interview with director Jesse V. Johnson ‘Hell Hath No Fury’ like a WWII ambush. WATM’s exclusive interview with director Jesse V. Johnson

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 2, 2022

Entertainment

Top 5 westerns with great performances from veterans Top 5 westerns with great performances from veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 1, 2022

Entertainment

Top 5 acting performances from Marine veterans Top 5 acting performances from Marine veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 31, 2022

Entertainment

This must-see documentary follows the recovery of lost troops from the Battle of the Pacific This must-see documentary follows the recovery of lost troops from the Battle of the Pacific

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 21, 2022

Entertainment

Why ‘Turbo Cola’ is the nostalgic 90s film we all need Why ‘Turbo Cola’ is the nostalgic 90s film we all need

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 4, 2022

Entertainment

From the USMC to the Texas Rangers, Hank Whitman continues to thrive From the USMC to the Texas Rangers, Hank Whitman continues to thrive

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 2, 2022

Entertainment

New movie, ‘A Journal for Jordan,’ highlights faith, resilience, patriotism and love New movie, ‘A Journal for Jordan,’ highlights faith, resilience, patriotism and love

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 21, 2021

Entertainment

Power. Betrayal. Greed. ‘American Sicario’ is the action film we need this holiday season Power. Betrayal. Greed. ‘American Sicario’ is the action film we need this holiday season

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 20, 2021

Entertainment

10 questions with Kevin Kent: From Navy SEALs to Jack Ryan 10 questions with Kevin Kent: From Navy SEALs to Jack Ryan

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 4, 2021

Marine Corps

Post-Traumatic Winning: All Marine Radio host helps Marines deal with trauma Post-Traumatic Winning: All Marine Radio host helps Marines deal with trauma

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 23, 2021

Entertainment

‘One Shot’ is the newest action-packed thriller you need to see ‘One Shot’ is the newest action-packed thriller you need to see

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 6, 2021

Entertainment

From Vietnam to ‘The Wire,’ actor John Doman on his time with the USMC and in Hollywood From Vietnam to ‘The Wire,’ actor John Doman on his time with the USMC and in Hollywood

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 3, 2021

Entertainment

From Marine One crew chief to ‘Criminal Minds,’ this military consultant brings his best to the set From Marine One crew chief to ‘Criminal Minds,’ this military consultant brings his best to the set

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 2, 2021

Entertainment

John Wayne’s son speaks on military service, Hollywood life and his dad, ‘The Duke’ John Wayne’s son speaks on military service, Hollywood life and his dad, ‘The Duke’

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 14, 2021

Entertainment

Navy veteran Bradley Snyder is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, author, and now, film producer Navy veteran Bradley Snyder is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, author, and now, film producer

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 13, 2021

Entertainment

Movie making Marine shares story and insights to success Movie making Marine shares story and insights to success

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 11, 2021

Desert Storm

Mark Valley: West Point grad, Desert Storm vet, actor and podcast host sits down with WATM Mark Valley: West Point grad, Desert Storm vet, actor and podcast host sits down with WATM

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 8, 2021

Military News

Marine turned producer, director and entrepreneur breaks down the movie biz Marine turned producer, director and entrepreneur breaks down the movie biz

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 8, 2021

Marine Corps

Harry Humphries is a Hollywood legend. But did you know he was a Navy SEAL? Harry Humphries is a Hollywood legend. But did you know he was a Navy SEAL?

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 18, 2021

History

From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 9, 2021

Air Force

From Generation Kill to This Is Us, Jon Huertas talks family, career and life in the Air Force From Generation Kill to This Is Us, Jon Huertas talks family, career and life in the Air Force

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 8, 2021

Entertainment

Video game writer, novelist and Marine sergeant Justin Sloan shares his life journey Video game writer, novelist and Marine sergeant Justin Sloan shares his life journey

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 24, 2021

Army

10 questions with Hollywood icon and Army veteran, Robert Duvall 10 questions with Hollywood icon and Army veteran, Robert Duvall

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 14, 2021

History

Actor, NYPD Captain (ret.) and Marine shares his incredible journey to his dream of acting Actor, NYPD Captain (ret.) and Marine shares his incredible journey to his dream of acting

By Joel Searls

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

Military News

Royal Marine Commandos turn experiences into action-packed web series, SUNRAY Royal Marine Commandos turn experiences into action-packed web series, SUNRAY

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jul 21, 2021

Military News

Exclusive interview: Marine colonel turned Hollywood Producer Peter Barnett on The Sopranos, East Bound & Down, Narcos and the USMC Exclusive interview: Marine colonel turned Hollywood Producer Peter Barnett on The Sopranos, East Bound & Down, Narcos and the USMC

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

From the Marine Corps to ‘Animal House’ to ‘Killing Reagan’: Exclusive interview with Tim Matheson From the Marine Corps to ‘Animal House’ to ‘Killing Reagan’: Exclusive interview with Tim Matheson

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

Military Life

Marine and MASH Star Mike Farrell reflects on his career in Hollywood and how the Corps influenced his life Marine and MASH Star Mike Farrell reflects on his career in Hollywood and how the Corps influenced his life

By Joel Searls

Updated on May 19, 2021

Entertainment

From the jungles of Vietnam to the Academy Awards, William Broyles still has the work ethic of a Marine From the jungles of Vietnam to the Academy Awards, William Broyles still has the work ethic of a Marine

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 16, 2021

Entertainment

From gangs to the Navy and then to acting, James Tolkan has seen it all From gangs to the Navy and then to acting, James Tolkan has seen it all

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

Entertainment

We can thank this veteran for Magnum, P.I., and his service We can thank this veteran for Magnum, P.I., and his service

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 11, 2021

Jobs

From Vietnam to Editor-in-Chief of Parade Magazine, Marine Walter Anderson shares his story From Vietnam to Editor-in-Chief of Parade Magazine, Marine Walter Anderson shares his story

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 11, 2021

Entertainment

Tim Abell — From US Army Ranger to acting in Hollywood, this vet has lived a life of adventure Tim Abell — From US Army Ranger to acting in Hollywood, this vet has lived a life of adventure

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 12, 2021

Entertainment

10 questions with ‘The Outpost’ co-producer and American patriot: Henry Hughes 10 questions with ‘The Outpost’ co-producer and American patriot: Henry Hughes

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

Entertainment

10 Questions with Tom Skerritt: Hollywood icon and US Air Force veteran 10 Questions with Tom Skerritt: Hollywood icon and US Air Force veteran

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 23, 2020

Entertainment

Ten Questions with Rod Lurie, Director of Operation Enduring Freedom film ‘The Outpost’ Ten Questions with Rod Lurie, Director of Operation Enduring Freedom film ‘The Outpost’

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 30, 2020

Military Branches

10 questions with Darryl Ponicsan: Navy vet and author extraordinaire 10 questions with Darryl Ponicsan: Navy vet and author extraordinaire

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 30, 2020

Army

10 questions with Army veteran and entertainment icon Lou Pitt 10 questions with Army veteran and entertainment icon Lou Pitt

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 30, 2020

Army

10 Questions with Greg Bishop: From Bosnia to the Box Office 10 Questions with Greg Bishop: From Bosnia to the Box Office

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 30, 2020

Army

Peter Markle: From the US Army to USA Hockey and on to Hollywood Peter Markle: From the US Army to USA Hockey and on to Hollywood

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 30, 2020

Entertainment

Interview with Brian Hanson: From Ranger deployments to Hollywood directing Interview with Brian Hanson: From Ranger deployments to Hollywood directing

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 30, 2020

Army

From homeless to Hollywood: 10 questions with Army veteran Steve Kuryla From homeless to Hollywood: 10 questions with Army veteran Steve Kuryla

By Joel Searls

Posted on Oct 2, 2020

Army

How to tell your story from the heart: An interview with Norberto Barba How to tell your story from the heart: An interview with Norberto Barba

By Joel Searls

Posted on Sep 22, 2020

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Interview with SSG Kenneth Lepore, Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter Interview with SSG Kenneth Lepore, Ohio Army National Guard Recruiter

More top franchises created by veteran service members More top franchises created by veteran service members

Top 5 acting performances in film by military veterans Top 5 acting performances in film by military veterans

5 famous franchises founded by veterans 5 famous franchises founded by veterans

5 of the world’s best war correspondents 5 of the world’s best war correspondents

5 of the greatest writers in history also served in the military 5 of the greatest writers in history also served in the military

Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces Dr. Seuss and other great writers who served in the Armed Forces

Top film executives and agents with military service backgrounds Top film executives and agents with military service backgrounds

From The Avengers to G.I. Joe, these are the top media franchises created by veterans From The Avengers to G.I. Joe, these are the top media franchises created by veterans

Top franchises created by service members Top franchises created by service members

There’s no business like his business: Jerry Weintraub, producer extraordinaire and US Air Force veteran There’s no business like his business: Jerry Weintraub, producer extraordinaire and US Air Force veteran

Top 6 military films you likely haven’t seen Top 6 military films you likely haven’t seen

How Deadwood’s Jim Beaver embodies his Marine Corps values in all he does How Deadwood’s Jim Beaver embodies his Marine Corps values in all he does

WATCH: Force Recon Marine, Author, MMA Champion on service, PTSD and Saving Our Allies WATCH: Force Recon Marine, Author, MMA Champion on service, PTSD and Saving Our Allies

‘Hell Hath No Fury’ like a WWII ambush. WATM’s exclusive interview with director Jesse V. Johnson ‘Hell Hath No Fury’ like a WWII ambush. WATM’s exclusive interview with director Jesse V. Johnson

Top 5 westerns with great performances from veterans Top 5 westerns with great performances from veterans

Top 5 acting performances from Marine veterans Top 5 acting performances from Marine veterans

This must-see documentary follows the recovery of lost troops from the Battle of the Pacific This must-see documentary follows the recovery of lost troops from the Battle of the Pacific

Why ‘Turbo Cola’ is the nostalgic 90s film we all need Why ‘Turbo Cola’ is the nostalgic 90s film we all need

From the USMC to the Texas Rangers, Hank Whitman continues to thrive From the USMC to the Texas Rangers, Hank Whitman continues to thrive

New movie, ‘A Journal for Jordan,’ highlights faith, resilience, patriotism and love New movie, ‘A Journal for Jordan,’ highlights faith, resilience, patriotism and love

Power. Betrayal. Greed. ‘American Sicario’ is the action film we need this holiday season Power. Betrayal. Greed. ‘American Sicario’ is the action film we need this holiday season

10 questions with Kevin Kent: From Navy SEALs to Jack Ryan 10 questions with Kevin Kent: From Navy SEALs to Jack Ryan

Post-Traumatic Winning: All Marine Radio host helps Marines deal with trauma Post-Traumatic Winning: All Marine Radio host helps Marines deal with trauma

‘One Shot’ is the newest action-packed thriller you need to see ‘One Shot’ is the newest action-packed thriller you need to see

From Vietnam to ‘The Wire,’ actor John Doman on his time with the USMC and in Hollywood From Vietnam to ‘The Wire,’ actor John Doman on his time with the USMC and in Hollywood

From Marine One crew chief to ‘Criminal Minds,’ this military consultant brings his best to the set From Marine One crew chief to ‘Criminal Minds,’ this military consultant brings his best to the set

John Wayne’s son speaks on military service, Hollywood life and his dad, ‘The Duke’ John Wayne’s son speaks on military service, Hollywood life and his dad, ‘The Duke’

Navy veteran Bradley Snyder is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, author, and now, film producer Navy veteran Bradley Snyder is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, author, and now, film producer

Movie making Marine shares story and insights to success Movie making Marine shares story and insights to success

Mark Valley: West Point grad, Desert Storm vet, actor and podcast host sits down with WATM Mark Valley: West Point grad, Desert Storm vet, actor and podcast host sits down with WATM

Marine turned producer, director and entrepreneur breaks down the movie biz Marine turned producer, director and entrepreneur breaks down the movie biz

Harry Humphries is a Hollywood legend. But did you know he was a Navy SEAL? Harry Humphries is a Hollywood legend. But did you know he was a Navy SEAL?

From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood From Vietnam to Star Trek: 10 Questions with Tucker Smallwood

From Generation Kill to This Is Us, Jon Huertas talks family, career and life in the Air Force From Generation Kill to This Is Us, Jon Huertas talks family, career and life in the Air Force

Video game writer, novelist and Marine sergeant Justin Sloan shares his life journey Video game writer, novelist and Marine sergeant Justin Sloan shares his life journey

10 questions with Hollywood icon and Army veteran, Robert Duvall 10 questions with Hollywood icon and Army veteran, Robert Duvall

Actor, NYPD Captain (ret.) and Marine shares his incredible journey to his dream of acting Actor, NYPD Captain (ret.) and Marine shares his incredible journey to his dream of acting

Royal Marine Commandos turn experiences into action-packed web series, SUNRAY Royal Marine Commandos turn experiences into action-packed web series, SUNRAY

Exclusive interview: Marine colonel turned Hollywood Producer Peter Barnett on The Sopranos, East Bound & Down, Narcos and the USMC Exclusive interview: Marine colonel turned Hollywood Producer Peter Barnett on The Sopranos, East Bound & Down, Narcos and the USMC

From the Marine Corps to ‘Animal House’ to ‘Killing Reagan’: Exclusive interview with Tim Matheson From the Marine Corps to ‘Animal House’ to ‘Killing Reagan’: Exclusive interview with Tim Matheson

Marine and M*A*S*H Star Mike Farrell reflects on his career in Hollywood and how the Corps influenced his life Marine and M*A*S*H Star Mike Farrell reflects on his career in Hollywood and how the Corps influenced his life

From the jungles of Vietnam to the Academy Awards, William Broyles still has the work ethic of a Marine From the jungles of Vietnam to the Academy Awards, William Broyles still has the work ethic of a Marine

From gangs to the Navy and then to acting, James Tolkan has seen it all From gangs to the Navy and then to acting, James Tolkan has seen it all

We can thank this veteran for Magnum, P.I., and his service We can thank this veteran for Magnum, P.I., and his service

From Vietnam to Editor-in-Chief of Parade Magazine, Marine Walter Anderson shares his story From Vietnam to Editor-in-Chief of Parade Magazine, Marine Walter Anderson shares his story

Tim Abell — From US Army Ranger to acting in Hollywood, this vet has lived a life of adventure Tim Abell — From US Army Ranger to acting in Hollywood, this vet has lived a life of adventure

10 questions with ‘The Outpost’ co-producer and American patriot: Henry Hughes 10 questions with ‘The Outpost’ co-producer and American patriot: Henry Hughes

10 Questions with Tom Skerritt: Hollywood icon and US Air Force veteran 10 Questions with Tom Skerritt: Hollywood icon and US Air Force veteran

Ten Questions with Rod Lurie, Director of Operation Enduring Freedom film ‘The Outpost’ Ten Questions with Rod Lurie, Director of Operation Enduring Freedom film ‘The Outpost’

10 questions with Darryl Ponicsan: Navy vet and author extraordinaire 10 questions with Darryl Ponicsan: Navy vet and author extraordinaire

10 questions with Army veteran and entertainment icon Lou Pitt 10 questions with Army veteran and entertainment icon Lou Pitt

10 Questions with Greg Bishop: From Bosnia to the Box Office 10 Questions with Greg Bishop: From Bosnia to the Box Office

Peter Markle: From the US Army to USA Hockey and on to Hollywood Peter Markle: From the US Army to USA Hockey and on to Hollywood

Interview with Brian Hanson: From Ranger deployments to Hollywood directing Interview with Brian Hanson: From Ranger deployments to Hollywood directing

From homeless to Hollywood: 10 questions with Army veteran Steve Kuryla From homeless to Hollywood: 10 questions with Army veteran Steve Kuryla

How to tell your story from the heart: An interview with Norberto Barba How to tell your story from the heart: An interview with Norberto Barba

Marine and MASH Star Mike Farrell reflects on his career in Hollywood and how the Corps influenced his life Marine and MASH Star Mike Farrell reflects on his career in Hollywood and how the Corps influenced his life