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Battle Bracket

  • ** ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, MAY 22 ** Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey takes a break for a smoke outside New River Air Station's Staff NCO club, Monday, May 15, 2006, in Jacksonville, N.C. When people meet Ermey, the first thing they realize is his show-stopping turn as a Marine Corps drill instructor in the movie
    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.

    Kevin Lilley
    April 4, 2017
  • 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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 31, 2017
  • 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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 30, 2017
  • Full Metal Jacket
    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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 29, 2017
  • circa 1980: Sylvester Stallone, star of the Rocky and Rambo films. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
    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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 27, 2017
  • 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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 24, 2017
  • 142086 02: Jack Nicholson plays Colonel Nathan Jessup in the Rob Reiner film adaptation of the Broadway drama
    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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 22, 2017
  • 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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 20, 2017
  • Clash of Characters update: Big names near elimination -- vote now

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

    Kevin Lilley
    March 17, 2017
  • 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.

    Kevin Lilley
    March 16, 2017
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