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Dramatic war thriller, ‘Lonesome Soldier,’ delivers on every level

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Gene Hackman, Marine Corps veteran and Oscar-winning actor turns 94

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Norman Jewison, WWII veteran and 12-time Oscar winner, dead at 97

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This WWII veteran wrote the screenplay for Spider-Man

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Before he won 12 Oscars, director Norman Jewison fought in WWII

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From ‘Schindler’s List’ to ‘Jurassic Park,’ binge-watch these 5 films of Marine Corps vet Gerald R. Molen

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Before he was a TV star, Barry Corbin was a Marine

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Jimmy Stewart: WWII vet, actor, American patriot

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Norman Lear, World War II veteran, mogul TV producer dies at 101

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Veterans Beer Club, founded by Marines, helps veterans from coast to coast

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Afghanistan War

Exclusive: Chris Rangel of UNDR Industries and Veteran Militia Paintball

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‘Goonies’ was produced by this WWII veteran

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5 amazing actors who were also badass Marines

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The 5 best military courtroom drama films

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