Lee Ermey, Great American, Marine and oh yeah, movie star

[HeyJoe]

091214-N-7214P-074 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 14, 2009) R. Lee Ermey, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant and actor, speaks with Army Sgt. Daniel Biskey and his girlfriend in the Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care facility during a visit to Naval Medical Center San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Anastasia Puscian/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Last year's appearance

081217-N-5086M-037 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 17, 2008) Former U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor turned Golden Globe-nominated actor R. Lee Ermey signs an autograph for Postal Clerk 2nd Class Maurice Elmore during a recent visit to Naval Medical Center San Diego. Ermey visited the hospital supporting the "Toys for Tots" program and to show his appreciation for hospital staff and service members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Greg Mitchell/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

I use to watch his show Mail Call on the History channel. Good stuff, just like him.

 

[HeyJoe]

Gunny Ermey and USS Iwo Jima

081208-M-6412J-618 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Actor and Marine Corps icon Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey gives an "Oorah" over the ship's 1MC to Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Ermey visited the USS Iwo Jima as a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event for deployed troops during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released)

081208-M-6412J-391 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Actor and Marine Corps icon Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey looks at artifacts from the battle of Iwo Jima in the Suribachi Room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Ermey visited the USS Iwo Jima as a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event for deployed troops during the holiday season. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Strike Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released)

081208-M-6412J-092 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Actor and Marine Corps icon Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey speaks to Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Ermey visited the USS Iwo Jima as a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event for deployed troops during the holiday season. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) and Iwo Jima Strike Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released)

081208-N-4236E-084 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Retired Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey visits with Sailors and Marines aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

 

[Harrier Dude]

I talked to him at a party once. Gotta admit.......I was waiting for him to start screaming profanities at me at any moment. Very unsettling.

Very nice guy, though. He's done a lot for the troops.

 

[HeyJoe]

081208-N-7862M-003 BAHRAIN (Dec. 8, 2008) R. Lee Ermey, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant and actor, left, signs an autograph for Lance Cpl. Jay Clayton, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, 4th Platoon, at the Freedom Souq gymnasium at U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Ermey, best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film "Full Metal Jacket" and as host of the popular History Channel program "Mail Call," was at NSA Bahrain during a visit to Navy Region Southwest Asia to deliver gift packages for the Commander, Navy Installations Command-sponsored Holiday Gift Box Program. More than 10,000 holiday gift boxes were delivered to forward-deployed service members serving in support of operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Murphy/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

060107-M-8440C-061 Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 7, 2006) - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey signs a poster, while visiting the Hansen Post Exchange (PX) during his Pacific “Mail Call” book signing tour. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danett E. Crespo (RELEASED)

060108-N-3560G-008 Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 8, 2006) - Builder 3rd Class Robert May, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four (NMCB-4), receives an autograph from R. Lee Ermey, actor and host of The History Channel’s show, “Mail Call.” NMCB-4 is currently an on scheduled six-month Pacific deployment at Camp Shields on the island of Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Ronald Gutridge (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

050629-N-2197S-002 Coronado, Calif. (June 29, 2005) - Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Smith, assigned Beachmaster Unit One (BMU-1), gives an overview of the demonstrations, which will occur during the taping of The History Channel's "Mail Call." Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee "Gunny" Ermey, who has appeared in several movies including "Apocalypse Now," "Full Metal Jacket" and "Leaving Las Vegas" is the host of the show which depicts military equipment from the past, present and future. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven P. Smith (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

041222-N-0357S-002 San Diego, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2004) – Actor and former Marine R. Lee Ermey, well known for his role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in the film “Full Metal Jacket” and the television show “Mail Call”, shares a laugh with Lance Cpl. Luke Connally at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Calif. Ermey came to the medical center to speak with wounded Marines and personally thank them for their service and sacrifice that they have made during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Joshua Smith (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

030527-N-2385R-003 Arabian Gulf (May 27, 2003) -- R. Lee Ermey, host of the popular History Channel program “Mail Call,” uses the flight deck intercom system (5-MC) to announce the beginning of flight operations from Primary Flight Control (Pri-Fly) aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Ermey, a retired Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran is aboard Nimitz to film segments for the show. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Yesenia Rosas. (RELEASED)

030527-N-2385R-001 Arabian Gulf (May 27, 2003) -- R. Lee Ermey, host of the popular History Channel program “Mail Call,” observes flight operations aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Ermey, a retired Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran is aboard Nimitz to film segments for the show. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Yesenia Rosas. (RELEASED)

 

[HeyJoe]

020625-N-6224W-021 On location with Actor Lee Ermey (Jun. 25, 2002) -- Senior Chief Gas-Turbine Systems Technician Darin Campbell, of Vancouver, WA, Craftmaster of Landing Craft, Air Cushion Seven Two (LCAC 72), explains the functions of the Navy’s high-speed landing craft for his show “Mail Call with Lee Ermey” which airs on the History Channel and will showcase Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5). U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Journalist Scott Williams. (RELEASED)

 

[phrogdriver]

081208-M-6412J-618 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Actor and Marine Corps icon Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey gives an "Oorah" over the ship's 1MC to Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Ermey visited the USS Iwo Jima as a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event for deployed troops during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released)

081208-M-6412J-391 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Actor and Marine Corps icon Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey looks at artifacts from the battle of Iwo Jima in the Suribachi Room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Ermey visited the USS Iwo Jima as a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event for deployed troops during the holiday season. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Strike Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released)

081208-M-6412J-092 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Actor and Marine Corps icon Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey speaks to Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Ermey visited the USS Iwo Jima as a Moral, Welfare and Recreation event for deployed troops during the holiday season. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) and Iwo Jima Strike Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell/Released)

081208-N-4236E-084 PERSIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2008) Retired Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey visits with Sailors and Marines aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

Where are those odd digis from? The first thing I noticed was that his blouse is tucked in. Then I saw that the collar is different, the pockets are straight, and that the belt loops are weird.

 

[HeyJoe]

Must See Lee Ermey!

I talked to him at a party once. Gotta admit.......I was waiting for him to start screaming profanities at me at any moment. Very unsettling.

Then watch this NOW! WHADDYA WAITING FOR?

 

[MasterBates]

My mom got me the R. Lee Ermey "Motivational Figure" when I graduated from OCS.. It still cracks me up.

 

[jfulginiti]

Mail Call was a great show. I used to have one of these.