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How the Pentagon Used Transformers to Recruit You
Dr. Atom and Echo go behind the scenes of the 2007 blockbuster Transformers to reveal the deep-rooted partnership between Hollywood and the Department of Defense. Discover how the Entertainment Media Office trades millions in military hardware for script control, using high-octane blockbusters as stealth recruitment tools. From F-22 Raptors to theater lobby recruitment booths, explore how movie magic blurs the line between cinema and military messaging.
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