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Drama films released by Army vet Barry Reardon at Warner Brothers

Barry Reardon had a whole host of incredible films under his belt during his time at Warner Brothers, including these great dramas.
By Joel Searls

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 5:47 AM PDT

A scene from the movie "Heat," released by Barry Reardon. Warner Brothers.

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Wellness

Prioritizing your well-being as a military spouse 

As a military spouse, you want to be there for your service member, to offer support and stability, but what about your own needs? 

By Jessica Evans

The District of Columbia Army Aviation Command provides spouse orientation flights during family day at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Va., on August 11, 2024. In addition to a capabilities brief presented by the State Aviation Officer and senior leaders, spouses and family members learned more about DCARNG assets to include rotary-wing and fixed-wing operational support airlifts, medical evacuation capabilities, and interagency partnerships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ayan Sheikh)
Financial

MSRRA: The milspouse benefit that can save you money

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Brown, sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Quantico, speaks with members of the audience during a Vietnam war veteran’s ceremony on Marine Corps Base Quantico, March 27, 2025. MCB Quantico hosts this ceremony annually to commemorate veterans of the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens)
Veterans Benefits

Unlock the benefits of Veterans Preference Points

By Jessica Evans

Make me a landscape image that reflects a 16th century Chinese man who gathered 47 rockets and 47 rocket assistants, fixed a chair and two kites to the rocket setup. He sat in the chair and ordered his assistants to light the rocket fuses.
History

The 16th century Chinese ‘astronaut’ with a dedicated crater on the moon

By Blake Stilwell

Yvonne Whittle, IronWorks Gym yoga instructor, performs an asana during her meditation yoga class during the Marine Corps Family Team Building “Taking Care of You” workshop at Yujo Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
PCS

The ultimate self-care checklist for PCS prep

By Jessica Evans

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History

History

Why people claim Yuri Gagarin wasn’t the first man in space – and why they’re wrong

By Blake Stilwell

Howard Hasbrook volunteers for a demonstration of a scaled-down version of Lieutenant Colonel John Stapp’s rocket sled set up in the hangar at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory.
History

How ‘The Fastest Man on Earth’ tested supersonic ejection seats on himself

By Blake Stilwell

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Mighty Heroes

Medal of Honor Month: Major William Edward Adams

By Jessica Evans

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Cold War

The United States’ Cold War-Era rules for encountering a Yeti

By Blake Stilwell

10 military women to celebrate
Mighty Heroes

10 military women to celebrate

By Eileen Bjorkman

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Entertainment

Movies

These action films were championed by Army veteran Barry Reardon at Warner Brothers

By Joel Searls

Photo released by A24. Warfare is in theaters now.
Movies

‘WARFARE’ hit me like a gut punch

By Tessa Robinson

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Movies

We can thank US Army veteran Barry Reardon for ‘The Matrix,’ ‘Batman Returns,’ ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ and more

By Joel Searls

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Fred Roos attends the "The Godfather" 50th Anniversary Celebration at Paramount Theatre on February 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Movies

Before he cast ‘The Godfather,’ Fred Roos served two tours in South Korea

By Joel Searls

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks off the field at the end of the second inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Sports

MLB all-star Paul Skenes donates to Gary Sinise Foundation every time he records a strikeout this season

By Team Mighty

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Military News

Military News

If Ukraine war ends, expect explosion in drone exports

By Logan Nye

F-47 fighter, Next Generation Air Dominance contract, awarded to Boeing
Military News

F-47 fighter, Next Generation Air Dominance contract, awarded to Boeing

By Miguel Ortiz

Lance Cpl. Enoch E. Chavarria, 21, a combat engineer with Route Clearance Platoon, Company A, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, walks with a mine detector, Aug. 14, 2008, while searching for mines on the Iraq and Syrian border. The platoon marked two minefields and detonated six mines. Route Clearance Platoon's responsibilities normally include patrolling the roadways of Iraq to ensure the safe travel of coalition forces. Though trained in explosives, this is the first time this deployment that the platoon has detonated any explosives they have found.
Military News

Vulnerable NATO countries are turning to mines, away from US

By Logan Nye

The last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain dies at 105
Military News

The last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain dies at 105

By Miguel Ortiz

This veteran-owned company protects American heads with affordable helmets
Military News

This veteran-owned company protects American heads with affordable helmets

By Miguel Ortiz

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Mighty MilSpouse

Financial

SCRA benefits: Loopholes that can save your family thousands

By Jessica Evans

Photo by Ayomikun Onafeko Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Logistics
Mighty MilSpouse

Make the most of your housing allowance

By Jessica Evans

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Mighty MilSpouse

What military spouse era are you in?

By Jessica Evans

Professional movers packing and sealing boxes full of Soldiers items to move them to a more suitable barracks, Sept. 14, 2022 at Smoke Bomb Hill, Fort Bragg, N.C. Soldiers were given the option to move their own things by a dity move or having movers pack their things up and move it for them. The inadequate conditions experienced by some of our Soldiers living in the barracks on Fort Bragg is deeply concerning. This is unacceptable and we are taking deliberate actions to correct the situation. (U.S. Army Photo By Pfc. Austin Robertson)
PCS

How much do you tip your movers during a PCS?

By Jessica Evans

NAVSUP FLC Bahrain's transportation service providers load the moving truck during a household goods move
Mighty MilSpouse

PCS weight cheats every spouse should know

By Jessica Evans

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