It’s no secret the American military is involved in the Hollywood machine. Given the industry’s thirst for action, the military frequently plays a role on the big screen and small. And their involvement doesn’t end with war flicks like Top Gun: Maverick or American Sniper: wherever the military are depicted, the U.S. Department of Defense are regularly consulting. They fund large-scale battles and donate weapons and equipment; servicemen regularly cameo in films and series — but only in those that depict our troops in a favorable light. It’s a clever way to control the narrative and encourage enlistment, and nowhere is that more evident than in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe.
