Stephen Salutes the Troops

Stephen is blown away by the U.S.A., so we're celebrating Memorial Day by looking back at the top military moments from The Report.


• Tom Hanks and Stephen Send a Care Package
• Photo Album: Operation Iraqi Stephen

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Memorial Day

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  • Wednesday April 11, 2012
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Employing a Veteran - Sergeant Bryan Escobedo

Marine veteran Sergeant Bryan Escobedo learns the ropes of punditry, including silent nods and made-up statistics. (07:38)
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  • Monday February 6, 2012
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In the Field - Stephen Strong - Army of Me - Basic Training

During his military enlistment, Stephen insists on no special treatment and finds a way to connect with a strict drill sergeant. See the exclusive In the Field report. (04:17)
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  • Wednesday June 10, 2009
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Operation Iraqi Stephen - Tom Hanks Care Package

Joe Biden requests a favor, and Tom Hanks and Stephen figure out a way to ship puppies and ice cream to the troops. (07:02)
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  • Thursday June 11, 2009
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Stephen Gets His Hair Cut

General Raymond Odierno offered to shave Stephen's head, but Stephen wasn't taking a mere suggestion from a mere general. Good thing the Commander-in-Chief was on hand to give the order. (4:05)
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  • Thursday July 2, 2009
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Re-Report - Lost Treasures of Babylon

Stephen shows more footage of basic training at Fort Jackson, flying with the Thunderbirds, and putting care packages together with Tom Hanks. (05:04)
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