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They say women love a man in uniform, and here at Lemondrop, we agree wholeheartedly.

So today, as we take the time to thank the members our of armed forces for keeping us safe, let us also thank them for inspiring some damned fine movies. In recognition, we came up with this list of our favorite soldiers (and marines and pilots and more).

To our brave military, please accept our sincere and humble thanks. To the men who play them in movies, please accept our complete and total objectification.

And now, join us in saluting the hottest onscreen men in uniform. Scroll through the shots below, then leave a comment to let us know who we forgot. Happy Veterans Day!

Men in Uniform

    Jake Gyllenhaal, "Jarhead." The same old sensitive guy you know and love, but with massive shoulder pythons.

    Universal

    Jude Law, "Cold Mountain." Ah, the Civil War -- a strange, bygone time when the country was divided upon itself and Jude Law was still hot.

    Miramax

    Richard Gere, "An Officer and a Gentleman." Oh, Officer Candidate Mayo! We loved you almost as actual mayo.

    Paramount

    Tom Cruise, "A Few Good Men." From "Taps" to "Top Gun" to "Born on the Fourth of July," nobody loves to put on a uniform more than Tom Cruise.

    Getty Images

    Will Smith, "Independence Day." Ok, not technically a real war. Whaddyou want? It's 90's era Will Smith in an air force uniform.

    Everett Collection

    Matthew McConaughey, "U-571." The Mac pulled off this turtleneck-sweater-and-suspenders costume with aplomb. The movie? Notsomuch.

    Universal

    Adam Beach and Ryan Phillipe, "Flags of Our Fathers." Serious subject matter, yes. But also: seriously goodlooking actors.

    Dreamworks

    Denzel Washington, "Glory." Obviously, this movie makes us weep. But young Denzel makes it all worthwhile.

    Zuma Press

    Heath Ledger, "The Patriot." Aww. Heath. He had the power to make tri-cornered hats hot.

    Zuma Press

    Matt Damon, "Saving Private Ryan." The movie that launched a) Matt Damon into superstardom and b) a thousand funny dirty movie titles.

    Everett Collection


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