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Some military movies have the time and the budget necessary to be realistic.
They send the actors to boot camp and have experts on hand to ensure accuracy.
Here are some of the most common things Hollywood gets wrong about the military or veterans.
Few people in the military are on the front lines.
It also covers up how joining the military can be a great long-term career move.
Jay Pritchett, played by Ed ONeill inModern Family,is one exception.
He has flaws, but overall he is successful and well-adjusted.
These damaged individuals might make for good action on-screen, but they impact the way Americans view veterans.
Stigma around vets and mental illness might make some hiring managersshy away fromveterans.
Then you have John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone.
That’s not really a skill set most veterans leave the service with.
In movies one common mistake is to put the hand over the eye, like its shading the sun.
Another common mistake is saluting under the wrong circumstances, like saluting indoors or while under arms.
Salutesby Steven SeagalinUnder SiegeandJack Black inMars Attackshave attracted disdain.
