R. Lee Ermey knew how to perfectly portray Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket because he was a genuine former U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor himself. Director Stanley Kubrick allowed him to improvise most of the character's famously harsh and authentic dialogue based entirely on his real-world military experience. Credit: @cbc | History In Pictures

USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant & Morgantown H.S. alumnus Peter Wilson performs the Star Spangled Banner at the WVU-Missouri game. | MetroNews

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The story of Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Shane, assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion 8th Regiment, Combat team 7 has always remained inspirational, showing his extreme bravery and selfless act trying to save the life of his fellow Marine. On November 9, 2004, in Fallujah, during the second battle, one of the Marines was hit by an enemy sniper. While he was lying down on the street, Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Shane, the rifle platoon sergeant, dashed out into the line of fire. With sparks kicking up around

🔊 Sound On! Get an inside look at the crew roles during a mounted machine gunnery with 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Ga. See how teamwork and precision drive success in this essential training. 📽️ Spc. Benjamin Hale | U.S. Army