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CaringBridge Enlists “Gunny” as Military Spokesperson
R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey, retired U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor and veteran actor, is taking on a new role as the “Voice of Hope” for CaringBridge. CaringBridge offers injured or ill servicemen and women and their families “Gunny Approved” personal websites featuring unique military-style backgrounds and images.
CaringBridge websites offer convenient, 24-hour access from any computer with an Internet connection for military personnel to connect with their loved ones during a health crisis. After a combat wound or injury, setting up a CaringBridge website is the fastest, easiest way to keep in touch with family, friends and those still deployed in the field. It also provides a place for military personnel to stay informed about the medical treatment of a loved one back home.
“As a retired Marine, who is still very much involved with the military, and who has seen first-hand what war does to young men and women physically and psychologically, I'm passionate about CaringBridge - I believe it is crucial for our wounded military personnel to be able to communicate with their loved ones, friends and colleagues all around the world, especially during their recovery. It not only relieves pressure on those undergoing medical treatment, but it also allows families, comrades and friends to help.”
— R. Lee Ermey, aka the Gunny
Military Commitment
Prior to a successful acting career, Gunny served with the U.S. Marine Corps for 11 years, rising to the rank of staff NCO, serving two years as a Drill Instructor and a tour of duty in Vietnam. He is an avid supporter of many causes related to the military and military families.
In addition to his work for CaringBridge, Gunny is always ready to serve the military when called. He spends considerable time each year promoting and assisting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, conducting goodwill tours to deployed troops, hosting military balls, Toys for Tots, and working with the Young Marines Youth Organization.
Where You've Seen Him
Under the G.I. Bill, Gunny studied drama at the University of Manila in the Philippines where Francis Ford Coppola was filming “Apocalypse Now” and cast Gunny in a featured role. He has gone on to star or appear in more than 60 films. Gunny was a Golden Globe nominee and Boston Society of Film Critics Award Winner for Best Supporting Actor in director Stanley Kubrick‛s “Full Metal Jacket.” He also hosted the very popular History Channel show “Mail Call.,” which ran for eight seasons, and 100 episodes. He is currently the host of “Lock N‛ Load” on the History Channel.
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