R. LEE ERMEY HOSTED AVA SHOW

American Veteran Awards is proud to welcome Hollywood film star and The History Channel's "Mail Call" show host R. Lee Ermey in supporting our community of courageous veterans. Mr. Ermey, 62, formerly served with the U.S. Marine Corps and saw duty in Vietnam and Okinawa. A former drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Mr. Ermey served his country from 1961-1972 and attained the rank of staff sergeant and E-7 Honorary Gunnery Sergeant. Following his military career, Mr. Ermey enrolled in the University of Manila (Phillipines) majoring in drama and was cast in Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalype Now." Mr. Ermey has starred and been featured in 60 movie and television films including his signature role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in the film "Full Metal Jacket," "Switchback," "Dead Man Walking," and many others. American Veteran Awards recognizes Mr. Ermey's outstanding acting career and proudly applauds his service to our country and its veterans.