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Clash of Characters final: Vote now as 'Full Metal Jacket,' 'Saving Private Ryan' stars square off
It's down to two as we select the greatest on-screen military movie character of all time.
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Battle Bracket
Clash of Characters update: Your last chance to help set the final
The final four entrants in our search for the greatest on-screen fictional military character ever need your vote to compete for the championship.
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Clash of Characters update: Sprint to the finish for the final 4 entrants -- vote now
Officer. NCO. Colonial warrior. Sith lord. All bets are off in the semifinals as you choose the greatest military character ever.
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Clash of Characters update: Rambo needs a rally to reach semifinals
Star power, and 'Star Wars,' are on display as our search for the greatest on-screen fictional military character continues.
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Clash of Characters: Vote now to help choose the final 4
Eight greats remain as we search for the best on-screen fictional military character ever.
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Clash of Characters update: Your vote could save, or sink, these icons
Well-known actors in well-known roles could be shown the door as we close in on our top on-screen fictional military character.
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Clash of Characters, Round 3: Familiar faces make up the round of 16. Help us choose the best
The search for the greatest fictional on-screen military character continues.
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Clash of Characters update: Big names near elimination -- vote now
Nobody's safe as Battle Bracket marches on. Not even Chuck Norris.
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Clash of Characters, Round 2: Vote now as we narrow the field
Familiar faces, and some surprises, after early voting — have your say in this year's Battle Bracket.
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Clash of Characters update: Jack Reacher, the battling Brad Pitts and more Round 1 matchups to watch
Vote and spread the word: The first round of this year's Battle Bracket closes Thursday
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Battle Bracket: 64 great military characters, you pick the winner
Your vote counts -- here's a look at the 32 first-round matchups.
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Battle Bracket 2017: Help us choose our field of 64 great military characters
It's not quite March, but that's no reason to delay the madness of our annual audience-participation tournament
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Nimitz-class carrier takes Battle Bracket crown
After three weeks of voting, the biggest and baddest war machine turns out to be the best in the eyes of our readers.
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Military Times Battle Bracket: 64 pieces of military-grade hardware compete
Basketball not your thing? This bracket has a little more firepower.
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Battle Bracket FAQs: Matchups, models and more
Here's all you need to know about Military Times Battle Bracket.
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Battle Bracket: Knife Hand vs PT Belt
Battle Bracket: Knife Hand vs PT Belt
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Reader submissions wanted for Military Times Battle Bracket
Next month, Military Times will launch Battle Bracket, with 64 pieces of military hardware squaring off 1-on-1 via online vote.
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