Factual error: In the scene where Swofford is playing the bugle a water tower in the background has an Air Combat Command emblem which is used by the Air Force and would not be seen on a marine base.
Jarhead (2005)
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Directed by: Sam Mendes
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, Scott MacDonald
It is also confirmed that Anthony's girlfriend is cheating on him with the motel manager which is seen when he comes home to see her and then leaves immediately
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Suggested correction: That part of the movie was filmed at a Naval Air Facility in my hometown. That movie theater where they were watching Apocalypse Now was also in the same said NAF.
All Marines: This is my rifle, this is my gun. This is for fighting and this is for fun.
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