US Army on the set of The Avengers

Military in Pop Culture

Many popular blockbuster films depict the armed forces in varying degrees, with varying motivations. Marvel’s Avengers series of movies showcase a federal agency with military resources and equipment, S.H.E.I.L.D. We see agents, police, and soldiers alongside beloved comic-book and larger than life heroes. How do they stack up? What is the impact this pop culture has on […]