Battle Bracket

Reader engagement drives this bracket competition, held every March.

Crew chiefs in a galaxy far, far away? Maintainer joins the Resistance in new Star Wars

Over the years, more than a few Air Force pilots have imagined themselves in the cockpit of an X-wing fighter. But this December, maintainers will get their own counterpart in a galaxy far, far away.

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Clash of Characters: Gunny Hartman takes title, R. Lee Ermey thanks his fans

The drill instructor that made "Full Metal Jacket" famous has claimed this year's Battle Bracket crown.

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Clash of Characters final: Vote now as 'Full Metal Jacket,' 'Saving Private Ryan' stars square off

It's down to two as we select the greatest on-screen military movie character of all time.

Clash of Characters update: Your last chance to help set the final

The final four entrants in our search for the greatest on-screen fictional military character ever need your vote to compete for the championship.

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Clash of Characters update: Sprint to the finish for the final 4 entrants -- vote now

Officer. NCO. Colonial warrior. Sith lord. All bets are off in the semifinals as you choose the greatest military character ever.

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Clash of Characters update: Rambo needs a rally to reach semifinals

Star power, and 'Star Wars,' are on display as our search for the greatest on-screen fictional military character continues.

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Clash of Characters: Vote now to help choose the final 4

Eight greats remain as we search for the best on-screen fictional military character ever.

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Clash of Characters update: Your vote could save, or sink, these icons

Well-known actors in well-known roles could be shown the door as we close in on our top on-screen fictional military character.

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Clash of Characters, Round 3: Familiar faces make up the round of 16. Help us choose the best

The search for the greatest fictional on-screen military character continues.

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Clash of Characters update: Big names near elimination -- vote now

Nobody's safe as Battle Bracket marches on. Not even Chuck Norris.

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Clash of Characters, Round 2: Vote now as we narrow the field

Familiar faces, and some surprises, after early voting — have your say in this year's Battle Bracket.

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Clash of Characters update: Jack Reacher, the battling Brad Pitts and more Round 1 matchups to watch

Vote and spread the word: The first round of this year's Battle Bracket closes Thursday

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Battle Bracket 2017: Help us choose our field of 64 great military characters

It's not quite March, but that's no reason to delay the madness of our annual audience-participation tournament

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