How Lieutenant Dan Continues to Help the Army
AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast
- Published
- July 3, 2024
- Duration
- 35:17
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
Discusses Thirty years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to Forrest Gump and his Army commander,…
Summary
Thirty years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to Forrest Gump and his Army commander, Lieutenant Dan Taylor. For Gary Sinise, who played Lt. Dan, it was not only a major moment in his acting career but also in his relationship with the Army and the military. Since then, he’s raised millions of dollars for veterans, met with Wounded Warriors…
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Thirty years ago, audiences around the world were introduced to Forrest Gump and his Army commander, Lieutenant Dan Taylor. For Gary Sinise, who played Lt. Dan, it was not only a major moment in his acting career but also in his relationship with the Army and the military. Since then, he’s raised millions of dollars for veterans, met with Wounded Warriors worldwide and played over 500 concerts for the military. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Gary to disc