'It worked out real well because we were able to come here to Fort Campbell and kill two birds with one stone,' said Ermey. He completed a tandem jump out of one of 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment's CH-47F Chinook helicopters with members of the 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team and took part in a range with 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment. He came to the 101st Airborne Division to film segments for 'Lock and Load' on helicopters and artillery. It's a one hour show and comes out in July.'Įrmey served 11 years in the Marine Corps before being medically discharged and taking up acting. 'It is basically 'Mail Call' on steroids. 'For those folks who have already seen 'Mail Call,' which has been on for five years pretty much, and it was the highest rated show on the History Channel for a while, we've replaced that with 'Lock and Load,'' said Ermey. Hartman in 'Full Metal Jacket' and as the host of 'Mail Call,' came to Fort Campbell, Ky., Wednesday to film segments for his new show 'Lock and Load.'

Lee Ermey, best known for his role as the drill instructor Gunnery Sgt.

'You will not like me, but the more you hate me, the more you will learn,' barked Gunnery Sgt. Lee Ermey stands in front of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter for a segment of his show, 'Lock and Load.' Ermey, best known for his role as a drill instructor in 'Full Metal Jacket' and the host of 'Mail Call' came to Fort Campbell to film segments for. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Ermey, best known for his role as a drill instructor in 'Full Metal Jacket' and host of 'M. Lee Ermey for a tandem jump out of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter. 1st Class Larry Jarrett, 101st Airborne Division Parachute Demonstration Team, prepares R.

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