Stripes

In this hilarious war comedy, a hard-luck cab driver named John Winger enlists in the U.S. Army with his friend Russell Ziskey after losing his job and his girlfriend. As they navigate basic training and eventually find themselves on a secret mission behind enemy lines, Winger's antics threaten to cause an international scandal. Despite their misadventures, Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of misfits who ultimately become heroes in the process.