R. Lee Ermey

Ronald Lee Ermey (born March 24, 1944) is a retired U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor who later made a career as an actor playing the roles of military or authority figures, such as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket. He currently hosts Mail Call, a military history program on The History Channel.

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March 24 - 1944 - U.S. Marine Corps - Drill instructor - Actor - Full Metal Jacket - Mail Call - The History Channel

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On May 17, 2002 he received an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) by the then Commandant of the Marine Corps, James L. Jones, becoming the first retiree in the history of the Marines to be promoted.

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May 17 - 2002 - Gunnery Sergeant - E-7 - Commandant of the Marine Corps - James L. Jones - Marines

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