Joel Searls Archives

Updated on May 11, 2023

Entertainment

Legendary ‘Shogun’ producer James Clavell was a WWII POW Legendary ‘Shogun’ producer James Clavell was a WWII POW

By Joel Searls

Updated on May 10, 2023

Entertainment

‘Silence of the Lambs’ and other iconic films from USAF vet Jonathan Demme ‘Silence of the Lambs’ and other iconic films from USAF vet Jonathan Demme

By Joel Searls

Updated on May 10, 2023

Entertainment

Top films produced by military veterans (and yes, Star Wars made the cut) Top films produced by military veterans (and yes, Star Wars made the cut)

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 27, 2023

History

The top 5 short-lived military comics The top 5 short-lived military comics

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 24, 2023

Entertainment

Top 5 anti-hero military-based films Top 5 anti-hero military-based films

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 24, 2023

Entertainment

More and more Marines who are actors More and more Marines who are actors

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 24, 2023

Military Life

Who knew these top 5 fast food restaurants were founded by military veterans? Who knew these top 5 fast food restaurants were founded by military veterans?

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 21, 2023

Entertainment

Top 7 films directed by military veterans Top 7 films directed by military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 13, 2023

Army

Great actors who served during the First World War Great actors who served during the First World War

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 10, 2023

Army

Top 5 science fiction roles by military veterans Top 5 science fiction roles by military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 5, 2023

Army

Top 5 military movie endings Top 5 military movie endings

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 5, 2023

History

The 5 best military courtroom drama films The 5 best military courtroom drama films

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 5, 2023

Entertainment

Top superhero performances portrayed by military veterans Top superhero performances portrayed by military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Apr 4, 2023

Army

Top 5 military comics Top 5 military comics

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 30, 2023

Entertainment

How the voice of Optimus Prime was inspired by a Marine How the voice of Optimus Prime was inspired by a Marine

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 19, 2023

Entertainment

Top 7 films written by military veterans Top 7 films written by military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 15, 2023

Entertainment

5 best military comedies of all time 5 best military comedies of all time

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 8, 2023

History

These are some of the most impactful veteran founders of successful businesses These are some of the most impactful veteran founders of successful businesses

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 7, 2023

Army

Meet the Army veteran artist and designer of ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Tron’ Meet the Army veteran artist and designer of ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Tron’

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 7, 2023

Entertainment

The children of literary icons and Hollywood stars who spent time in Vietnam The children of literary icons and Hollywood stars who spent time in Vietnam

By Joel Searls

Updated on Mar 7, 2023

Entertainment

Interview with JD Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father, Bruce Dillard, Naval Aviator Interview with JD Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father, Bruce Dillard, Naval Aviator

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 23, 2023

Entertainment

The military influences of the original King Kong The military influences of the original King Kong

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 17, 2023

Entertainment

Freedom on Fire: A film about Ukraine’s fight for freedom Freedom on Fire: A film about Ukraine’s fight for freedom

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 16, 2023

Entertainment

The veterans who influenced ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ The veterans who influenced ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 7, 2023

Army

The top films of World War II veteran and producer Saul Zaentz The top films of World War II veteran and producer Saul Zaentz

By Joel Searls

Updated on Feb 7, 2023

Afghanistan War

Green Berets lead the 1208 Foundation in its mission to save lives Green Berets lead the 1208 Foundation in its mission to save lives

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 27, 2023

Entertainment

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘A Few Good Men,’ WWII veteran David Brown has produced some incredible films From ‘Jaws’ to ‘A Few Good Men,’ WWII veteran David Brown has produced some incredible films

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 26, 2023

Entertainment

Famous acting coaches who served in the military Famous acting coaches who served in the military

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 24, 2023

Entertainment

Famous comedians who served their country Famous comedians who served their country

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 17, 2023

Army

5 great film composers who served in the military 5 great film composers who served in the military

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 10, 2023

Entertainment

Interview with Glen Powell, ‘Devotion’ actor and producer Interview with Glen Powell, ‘Devotion’ actor and producer

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 6, 2023

Military News

The influential Silicon Valley execs are military veterans The influential Silicon Valley execs are military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 5, 2023

Entertainment

The military veterans behind The Mod Squad television series The military veterans behind The Mod Squad television series

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 4, 2023

Army

Quinn Martin was a creator of top-level television and World War II veteran Quinn Martin was a creator of top-level television and World War II veteran

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 3, 2023

Entertainment

The veteran influences of the Jurassic Park film The veteran influences of the Jurassic Park film

By Joel Searls

Updated on Jan 3, 2023

Marine Corps

These 5 incredible USMC veteran founders created global empires These 5 incredible USMC veteran founders created global empires

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 29, 2022

Military Life

Corporal Jason Dunham, Medal of Honor awardee, featured in ‘The Gift’ documentary Corporal Jason Dunham, Medal of Honor awardee, featured in ‘The Gift’ documentary

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 21, 2022

Marine Corps

Influencer Brandon William experiences the Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal screener and lives to tell about it Influencer Brandon William experiences the Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal screener and lives to tell about it

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 21, 2022

Entertainment

GI Joe cartoon voice actors who served GI Joe cartoon voice actors who served

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 20, 2022

Entertainment

The military veteran influences behind DC Comics The military veteran influences behind DC Comics

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 20, 2022

Entertainment

Before they were game show hosts, these household names served in the military Before they were game show hosts, these household names served in the military

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 14, 2022

Army

The military influences of G.I. Joe cartoons The military influences of G.I. Joe cartoons

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 13, 2022

Army

The many shows of World War II veteran Rod Serling The many shows of World War II veteran Rod Serling

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 8, 2022

Entertainment

Retrograde: The gritty, true story of the US departure from Afghanistan Retrograde: The gritty, true story of the US departure from Afghanistan

By Joel Searls

Updated on Dec 1, 2022

Entertainment

Influencer Magnus Mitdbo takes on the Marines in shallow water grappling at Camp Pendleton Influencer Magnus Mitdbo takes on the Marines in shallow water grappling at Camp Pendleton

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 30, 2022

Military News

These 5 brilliant veterans played key roles in Silicon Valley These 5 brilliant veterans played key roles in Silicon Valley

By Joel Searls

Posted on Nov 23, 2022

Entertainment

5 great film editors who also served in the military 5 great film editors who also served in the military

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 21, 2022

Entertainment

These military veterans were involved with All in the Family These military veterans were involved with All in the Family

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 21, 2022

Entertainment

From ‘China Beach’ to ‘NCIS’: 6 of the best military veteran TV writers From ‘China Beach’ to ‘NCIS’: 6 of the best military veteran TV writers

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 21, 2022

History

These incredible film directors also served in the military These incredible film directors also served in the military

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 21, 2022

Entertainment

‘Devotion’ is an incredible story of America’s first Black Naval Aviator ‘Devotion’ is an incredible story of America’s first Black Naval Aviator

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 16, 2022

Military Branches

Influencer and Navy veteran Austen Alexander tries out the Marine Corps PFT Influencer and Navy veteran Austen Alexander tries out the Marine Corps PFT

By Joel Searls

Updated on Nov 10, 2022

History

This former Marine was the pioneer behind the Viper, Camaro, GTO, Hummer and more This former Marine was the pioneer behind the Viper, Camaro, GTO, Hummer and more

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 25, 2022

Marine Corps

WATCH: Marines challenge Olympic runner to combined CFT and PFT WATCH: Marines challenge Olympic runner to combined CFT and PFT

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 21, 2022

Marine Corps

Honoring the ‘Chosin Few’ reunion in 2022 Honoring the ‘Chosin Few’ reunion in 2022

By Joel Searls

Updated on Oct 5, 2022

Military News

‘Hungry Heroes’ gets the full Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience at 29 Palms ‘Hungry Heroes’ gets the full Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience at 29 Palms

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 30, 2022

History

‘Tough as Nails’ visits Camp Pendleton ‘Tough as Nails’ visits Camp Pendleton

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 30, 2022

Entertainment

New movie ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ features the best true story, ever New movie ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ features the best true story, ever

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 28, 2022

Entertainment

Paddy the Baddy takes on the Marines for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Paddy the Baddy takes on the Marines for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 27, 2022

Army

These 5 famous musicians were also military veterans These 5 famous musicians were also military veterans

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 26, 2022

Entertainment

WATCH: Fitness influencers take on the Marines in the Combat Fitness Test WATCH: Fitness influencers take on the Marines in the Combat Fitness Test

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 21, 2022

Entertainment

MVP is Nate Boyer’s new, must-see film MVP is Nate Boyer’s new, must-see film

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 20, 2022

Entertainment

Top cinematographers with military service Top cinematographers with military service

By Joel Searls

Updated on Sep 19, 2022

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‘Silence of the Lambs’ and other iconic films from USAF vet Jonathan Demme ‘Silence of the Lambs’ and other iconic films from USAF vet Jonathan Demme

Top films produced by military veterans (and yes, Star Wars made the cut) Top films produced by military veterans (and yes, Star Wars made the cut)

The top 5 short-lived military comics The top 5 short-lived military comics

Top 5 anti-hero military-based films Top 5 anti-hero military-based films

More and more Marines who are actors More and more Marines who are actors

Who knew these top 5 fast food restaurants were founded by military veterans? Who knew these top 5 fast food restaurants were founded by military veterans?

Top 7 films directed by military veterans Top 7 films directed by military veterans

Great actors who served during the First World War Great actors who served during the First World War

Top 5 science fiction roles by military veterans Top 5 science fiction roles by military veterans

Top 5 military movie endings Top 5 military movie endings

The 5 best military courtroom drama films The 5 best military courtroom drama films

Top superhero performances portrayed by military veterans Top superhero performances portrayed by military veterans

Top 5 military comics Top 5 military comics

How the voice of Optimus Prime was inspired by a Marine How the voice of Optimus Prime was inspired by a Marine

Top 7 films written by military veterans Top 7 films written by military veterans

5 best military comedies of all time 5 best military comedies of all time

These are some of the most impactful veteran founders of successful businesses These are some of the most impactful veteran founders of successful businesses

Meet the Army veteran artist and designer of ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Tron’ Meet the Army veteran artist and designer of ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Tron’

The children of literary icons and Hollywood stars who spent time in Vietnam The children of literary icons and Hollywood stars who spent time in Vietnam

Interview with JD Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father, Bruce Dillard, Naval Aviator Interview with JD Dillard, director of Devotion, and his father, Bruce Dillard, Naval Aviator

The military influences of the original King Kong The military influences of the original King Kong

Freedom on Fire: A film about Ukraine’s fight for freedom Freedom on Fire: A film about Ukraine’s fight for freedom

The veterans who influenced ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ The veterans who influenced ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

The top films of World War II veteran and producer Saul Zaentz The top films of World War II veteran and producer Saul Zaentz

Green Berets lead the 1208 Foundation in its mission to save lives Green Berets lead the 1208 Foundation in its mission to save lives

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘A Few Good Men,’ WWII veteran David Brown has produced some incredible films From ‘Jaws’ to ‘A Few Good Men,’ WWII veteran David Brown has produced some incredible films

Famous acting coaches who served in the military Famous acting coaches who served in the military

Famous comedians who served their country Famous comedians who served their country

5 great film composers who served in the military 5 great film composers who served in the military

Interview with Glen Powell, ‘Devotion’ actor and producer Interview with Glen Powell, ‘Devotion’ actor and producer

The influential Silicon Valley execs are military veterans The influential Silicon Valley execs are military veterans

The military veterans behind The Mod Squad television series The military veterans behind The Mod Squad television series

Quinn Martin was a creator of top-level television and World War II veteran Quinn Martin was a creator of top-level television and World War II veteran

The veteran influences of the Jurassic Park film The veteran influences of the Jurassic Park film

These 5 incredible USMC veteran founders created global empires These 5 incredible USMC veteran founders created global empires

Corporal Jason Dunham, Medal of Honor awardee, featured in ‘The Gift’ documentary Corporal Jason Dunham, Medal of Honor awardee, featured in ‘The Gift’ documentary

Influencer Brandon William experiences the Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal screener and lives to tell about it Influencer Brandon William experiences the Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal screener and lives to tell about it

GI Joe cartoon voice actors who served GI Joe cartoon voice actors who served

The military veteran influences behind DC Comics The military veteran influences behind DC Comics

Before they were game show hosts, these household names served in the military Before they were game show hosts, these household names served in the military

The military influences of G.I. Joe cartoons The military influences of G.I. Joe cartoons

The many shows of World War II veteran Rod Serling The many shows of World War II veteran Rod Serling

Retrograde: The gritty, true story of the US departure from Afghanistan Retrograde: The gritty, true story of the US departure from Afghanistan

Influencer Magnus Mitdbo takes on the Marines in shallow water grappling at Camp Pendleton Influencer Magnus Mitdbo takes on the Marines in shallow water grappling at Camp Pendleton

These 5 brilliant veterans played key roles in Silicon Valley These 5 brilliant veterans played key roles in Silicon Valley

5 great film editors who also served in the military 5 great film editors who also served in the military

These military veterans were involved with All in the Family These military veterans were involved with All in the Family

From ‘China Beach’ to ‘NCIS’: 6 of the best military veteran TV writers From ‘China Beach’ to ‘NCIS’: 6 of the best military veteran TV writers

These incredible film directors also served in the military These incredible film directors also served in the military

‘Devotion’ is an incredible story of America’s first Black Naval Aviator ‘Devotion’ is an incredible story of America’s first Black Naval Aviator

Influencer and Navy veteran Austen Alexander tries out the Marine Corps PFT Influencer and Navy veteran Austen Alexander tries out the Marine Corps PFT

This former Marine was the pioneer behind the Viper, Camaro, GTO, Hummer and more This former Marine was the pioneer behind the Viper, Camaro, GTO, Hummer and more

WATCH: Marines challenge Olympic runner to combined CFT and PFT WATCH: Marines challenge Olympic runner to combined CFT and PFT

Honoring the ‘Chosin Few’ reunion in 2022 Honoring the ‘Chosin Few’ reunion in 2022

‘Hungry Heroes’ gets the full Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience at 29 Palms ‘Hungry Heroes’ gets the full Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience at 29 Palms

‘Tough as Nails’ visits Camp Pendleton ‘Tough as Nails’ visits Camp Pendleton

New movie ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ features the best true story, ever New movie ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ features the best true story, ever

Paddy the Baddy takes on the Marines for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Paddy the Baddy takes on the Marines for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

These 5 famous musicians were also military veterans These 5 famous musicians were also military veterans

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