Mail Call

Mail Call is a military documentary television program from The History Channel that has retired Gunnery Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps., R. Lee Ermey, read and answer questions submitted by viewers regarding U.S Military weapons and equipment. Ermey takes viewers on location to military training areas and shows weapons demonstrations. Ermey's demeanor as host and expert is similar to the character "Gunnery Sergeant Hartman" in Stanley Kubrick film Full Metal Jacket. He inflicts verbal abuse on his listeners with some comic relief to keep you informed and interested. Besides giving viewers an inside look into the advanced weapons the U.S. Military uses, Ermey takes viewers to military and government locations across the country to get a tour of what makes them great. Mail Call is an in your face military program full of information to all of the questions you want answered. MORE