by Kenny | Nov 14, 2023 | Podcast
I. Introduction
– Greetings from the Common Veterans podcast
– Hosts: Kenny, Jeff, Tony
– Topic: Military movies, their accuracy, and the downtime in the military for movie-watching
II. Introducing Tony, the Resident Navy Guy
– Tony's military background (8 years in the Navy, overseas service, instructor in Great Lakes )
– Banter about Tony being a “bud light drinker”
III. Military Downtime and Movie Watching
– Discussion about the hosts' experiences with movie-watching during military downtime
– Different perspectives based on the nature of their military roles
IV. Movies and Camaraderie
– Highlighting the camaraderie among military personnel
– Banter about different branches (Army, Air Force, Navy) and their stereotypes
V. Examples of Military Movies
– Mention of popular military movies and TV shows:
– **Tour of Duty (1987-1990)**
– **Operation Petticoat**
– **Gardens of Stone**
– **Last Full Measure**
– **The Great Beer Run**
– **Where Eagles Dare**
– **Eagle Has Landed**
– **Men of Honor**
– **Starship Troopers**
VI. Notable Mention: Inglourious Basterds
– Recognition of Quentin Tarantino's film as a humorous take on killing Nazis
VII. Personal Reflections on Military Movies
– Emotional impact and personal connections to military movies
– Mention of tear -jerking moments and laughter-inducing scenes
– Recognition of actors who delivered powerful performances in military roles
VIII. Perspectives on Modern Military Movies
– Common Veteran's emotional experience watching a recent military movie set in Afghanistan
– Discussion on why individuals with military backgrounds watch such movies despite the emotional impact
IX. Closing Thoughts
– Recap of discussed movies and themes
– Teaser for future podcast episodes and topics
– Gratitude for listeners and encouragement to share feedback
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