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Will Captain America survive ‘Infinity War’ ... and what about that back pay?

The comic-book version of Captain America already received a six-figure check for services rendered.

By: Kevin Lilley April 25, 2018

‘Full Metal Jacket’ actor, Marine icon R. Lee Ermey dies at 74

R. Lee Ermey is best known for his pivotal role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in “Full Metal Jacket.” He would go on to star in television shows and inspire Marines everywhere.

By: Michelle Tan April 15, 2018

Vietnam veteran, longtime Hollywood adviser helps tell the tale of ‘Sgt. Stubby’

'Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero' hits theaters Friday.

By: Charlsy Panzino April 11, 2018

Military Times’ 10 best Vietnam War movies

In honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, we put together a top-10 list of films — excluding documentaries — we consider the best about the Vietnam War.

By: J.D. Simkins March 29, 2018

'Space Force' (the really bad television show) celebrates its 40th anniversary

No, not the space-based military force that folks in Washington, D.C., have proposed, turned down and proposed again, most recently by President Trump this week in San Diego.

By: Ken Chamberlain March 14, 2018

Attention deployed dads: Want to be in a Netflix promotional video?

If you're stationed overseas and have a child getting married soon, you may be just the person Netflix is looking for.

By: Natalie Gross March 14, 2018

Tom Hanks joins Dale Dye's D-Day movie as executive producer

The men worked together on "Saving Private Ryan" and "Forrest Gump."

By: Kevin Lilley February 12, 2018

New documentary ‘Trauma’ depicts experiences of Afghan war medics

The iTunes best-selling documentary "Trauma" shows candid footage of six war medics and their real-life struggles on base and in civilian life.

By: Nicole Bauke February 8, 2018

Review: Eastwood's '15:17' recreates a thwarted attack

In his latest film, “The 15:17 to Paris,” Clint Eastwood has taken his famously no-frills filmmaking further than ever before.

February 7, 2018

Heroes-turned-actors: 3 stars of ‘The 15:17 to Paris’ talk about their roles of a lifetime

The movie opens Feb. 9.

By: Charlsy Panzino February 4, 2018

Catching up with ‘The Chieftain’: US Army officer and ‘World of Tanks’ historian

The Army Reservist on 'World of Warplanes,' accuracy vs. enjoy-ability and more.

By: Kevin Lilley February 3, 2018

See exclusive photos from Nat Geo’s military series ‘Chain of Command’

See exclusive photos from National Geographic’s military series "Chain of Command."

February 3, 2018

Soldiers recount true story behind '12 Strong'

In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, there were three key stories that described the resolve of the American people, according to retired Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland.

By: Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville Observer via AP January 27, 2018

‘Horse Soldiers’ go Hollywood: Behind the scenes with ‘12 Strong’

More than 16 years and hundreds of deployments into the war in Afghanistan, the story of the first ground troops to strike back after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S.

By: Meghann Myers January 17, 2018

'12 Strong' review: Hemsworth leads a solid wartime film

In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small U.S. Special Forces unit led an offensive against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. They worked in harsh conditions alongside a local warlord and his men, an uneasy alliance at best, and, even with all the technology and money of the U.S. military, executed the successful mission largely on horseback.

By: Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press January 17, 2018

‘Call of Duty’ star Jamie Gray Hyder: ‘It takes bravery’ to be a student veteran

"Call of Duty" actress Jamie Gray Hyder has played many roles in front of the camera, but it's who she is behind the scenes that drew her to the Student Veterans of America conference in San Antonio — with a special message for former service members.

By: Natalie Gross January 6, 2018