Army Cav Platoon To Star In Reality Show On ABC
ST. LOUIS, MO — The Army Public Affairs office released details today about the platoon at the center of "Army Lives," an upcoming prime time reality show to debut on ABC.
In the release, PAO stated that they are a platoon of Cavalry Scouts, but wouldn't share details of the unit or location — to avoid unwanted attention during filming.
TDB Correspondent John "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" Mittle was granted access to the soldiers, and talked with them about their thoughts.
“This show is going to be a hit, and I’m going to be on TV!” said Private Edgar Thomas, as he picked grass out of the cracks of the motor pool parking area.
In the parking lot, supervising and administering 'corrective training' to Thomas, was Sergeant Ethan Smith.
“Who wouldn’t want to watch the daily life of a Cav Scout? Hell, I hope they get a good shot of me sending rounds down the firing range with my .50 cal. Chicks dig that shit, right? I'm gonna get so much ass."
The show's producers say it will be a mixture of 'The Rea…
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