Being a blogger is a very special privilege. You really get a behind-the-scenes access that you wouldn't normally get. The G.I. Film Fesitval tends to attract celebrities that are genuinely passionate about the military.Besides having the opportunity to discuss the new Army reality show "Starting Strong" with actor Rick Schroeder, I was pleasantly surprised to see Karri Turner walk in, whom I just adored in the television show JAG!
We had a fun chat about her USO tours (she's been on a ton, and is writing a screenplay about them), and her nine years on the hit TV show. She told me she played an Ensign ("Harriet Sims") for nearly eight years (Ensigns in the Navy only hold that rank for the first two years upon getting commissioned). That sounds about right for Hollywood! When the show ended in its ninth season, she was finally a Lieutenant.
She was awesome and I look forward to seeing any upcoming projects of hers. It would be especially cool if she could join her former cast member Catherine Bell in this season of Army Wives!
Thanks to Moshe Zusman for capturing these moments!!
