Dec11
Announcing PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Soldiers!
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When we first announced our plan to find the "Sexiest Vegetarian Soldier," we meant to end up with just one winner. But how could we come up with just one winner when there are five branches of the military that are equally deserving—and equally sexy?
That's why we've selected one winner each from the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Air Force. Of course, we did promise to find the single Sexiest Vegetarian Soldier, so, as much as it pains us, we did have to choose one overall winner—and here he is!
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Syracuse-born Erich Allen joined the Army in 2001 and is currently stationed in Fort Rucker, Alabama, where he is attending flight school and earning his degree in History from Columbia College of Missouri. And where does this busy soldier find all his energy? From his vegetarian diet!
"Since I stopped eating meat, I have noticed an increase in my energy and I am able to better control my weight," Erich says. And as for anyone who hasn't yet figured out that the strongest animals on the planet—stallions, elephants, and bulls—are vegetarian, Erich is glad to serve as evidence of the human species' prowess!
And not only is Erich "Army strong," he's also compassionate—his own doggie companion, Vienna, was a stray whom Erich took in and made part of the family. Put that together with his ability to speak German and some Russian as well as his love of the "great outdoors," and you've got somebody who's strong, sweet, smart, and sporty—now that's sexy!
But wait—there's more! Check out the winners from the other branches of the military:
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Lovely Katie, pictured here, is stationed in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. She has been a vegetarian ever since she watched a documentary on, as she says, "how they torture animals" before killing them for human consumption, and it made her "totally disgusted." On the other hand, she thinks that being a vegetarian "is the sexiest thing ever besides fighting for our country."
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Bob, who is currently assigned as the Assistant Provost and Dean of Students for the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) in Monterey, California, recently returned from a three-year assignment as the Naval and Marine Attaché in Hanoi, Vietnam. He has been a vegetarian ever since the life-changing experience of seeing a dog slaughtered for food in a Vietnamese café and now volunteers at the Monterey County SPCA. He was also active in advocating for California's Proposition 2.
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Jane had been stationed in California, Washington state, and Hawaii before resigning her commission as a Naval Officer in September 2008 to pursue a career in animal rescue—and not just any career! Jane has since set sail on the Steve Irwin as part of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. That's right, Sea Shepherd—the same rockin' folks we all love watching on Whale Wars! Now that's sexy—a 13-year-vegetarian who uses her abilities to go out and actively, physically save those whales.
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Gina, who is stationed in Hurlburt Field, Florida, has been a vegetarian since the age of six—that's right, six—when she realized that Bambi and his mother were no different from the other animals killed for food. Even though many people told her that she wouldn't be able to maintain her vegetarian lifestyle in the military, Gina not only graduated from boot camp as a Distinguished Honor Graduate—because of her high fitness scores—but also went on to complete four marathons! She is the guardian of two animals (both rescues), has rescued animals at every duty assignment, and hopes to convince the Air Force to switch to leather-free combat boots. And if that weren't enough, she's also a former model—how could anyone argue with this kind of sexy?
Congratulations to our five sexy winners! They will each receive a basket of yummy vegan goodies, as well as a PETA T-shirt—so, ya know, the next time someone dares to doubt their vegetarian sexiness, they'll be able to say, "See this T-shirt? I happen to be the sexiest vegetarian in the whole [insert military branch]. So there!"
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Those are some seriously sexy vegetarians! And I'm not surprised that the hot Army veg won.
GO ARMY! <---Army brat. Can you tell? :)
Posted by: Lianne | December 11, 2008 10:52 AM
I alway thank a soldier for helping to keep our country free,and now I can thank THESE soldiers for helping to free animals from torture and abuse!BIG HUGS FROM TEXAS! I LOVE YOU ALL!
Posted by: SASHA | December 11, 2008 11:27 AM
Wonderful blog PETA! Congratulations to all the winners!
Posted by: Aneliese | December 11, 2008 11:52 AM
I looked, I read, I smiled... I love!! I give these guys and gals two thumbs up!!!
Posted by: Carla | December 11, 2008 11:54 AM
Damn, Eric Allen is sexy. puuuurrrr
Posted by: roxanne | December 11, 2008 03:16 PM
Thank you PETA as well as all other supporters. If any of you out there can offer any further suggestions on how we can further achieve our goals, please feel free to email me.
Posted by: Erich Allen | December 11, 2008 04:09 PM
I just have to say that Gina is not only the sexiest vegetarian in the Air Force, she is the sexiest person in the world!!!! I LOVE HER SMILE...and everything else about her...congratulations and thanks for serving our country.
Posted by: Matt Lewis | December 11, 2008 05:03 PM
wow, beautiful people inside and out. I have to say that Erich Allen is one of the handsomeness man I ever seen. I actually looked at him before his dog. That is a new one for me. :0
Posted by: Marie | December 11, 2008 06:32 PM
Thank you for posting pics of Katie Adams, Jane Taylor, and Gina Lewis, (panting, heart beating faster, getting weak in the knees)! I've said it before, I'll say it again:
VEGAN WOMEN ARE HOT, HOT, HOT!!!
Posted by: David | December 11, 2008 11:51 PM
Wonderful, wonderful people- especially those who possess such compassion for animals at such an early age. You're all examples of humanity at its best.
Posted by: Sarah | December 12, 2008 11:34 AM
This was such a good idea PETA! Really good blog!
Posted by: Lindsay | December 12, 2008 11:55 AM
This is so cool! I not only wish my gratitute to them for serving our country, but for choosing to not eat meat and care for animals! Great story.
Posted by: Janee | December 12, 2008 11:57 AM
As the oldest daughter of a Naval officer, I'm really glad to see a Navy Lieutenant fight, not only for the people of her country, but the animals of her country and around the world as well. Thank you so much for all that you're doing!
Posted by: Katrina Paluso | December 12, 2008 11:57 AM
You guys truly Rock!
Posted by: Jason Darcy | December 12, 2008 12:29 PM
All these ladies and gentlemen are gorgeous...but I got to support Gina with the Air Force!
Posted by: kat | December 12, 2008 01:03 PM
Congratulations to all! A healthy, strong and sexy body is the best advertisement for vegetarianism, and you guys deliver in spades!
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | December 12, 2008 01:25 PM
You guys were right, he is the sexiest out of the branches! mm mm! :)
Posted by: Tuesday Price | December 12, 2008 01:37 PM
thank you for what you are doing for americas services and for our animals:)
Posted by: wolfsoul | December 12, 2008 02:03 PM
aww yay! support our troops not the war :)
thank you
Posted by: jessica | December 12, 2008 04:17 PM
I my eyes anyone who is a vegan,vegetarin or helps animals is sixy. But my hat is off to the winners.
Posted by: collesta | December 12, 2008 07:39 PM
Mmmmmm... Bob from the Marines... now that's my kind of veg sexy!!
Posted by: Kelli | December 13, 2008 02:03 AM
Erich is HOT! Definitely sexiest. I can guess the judges were mostly women:)
Posted by: Mlo | December 13, 2008 02:10 AM
Congrats to Erich and the rest of this fine crew! It's great to be reminded that there are men and women serving our country who are not only incredibly hot but super kind hearted as well. PETA gives us yet another reason to show support for these heros to all Americans great and small.
Posted by: Cate | December 13, 2008 04:25 PM
Erich Allen is gorgeous!!!
Cheers from Lima, Peru :)
Posted by: Chio Burga | December 13, 2008 08:44 PM
Wow, you guys are awesome, I'm in Australia, and you guys have inspired me, CONGRATZ, you guys (and girls) ROCK!!!!
Posted by: woodbayne | December 14, 2008 07:13 AM
These people are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside! Thank you and stay safe!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 14, 2008 06:57 PM
That's very nice of PETA to do. And ppl, plz don't say "support our troops not the war" that is pretty stupid. You don't support them half way we support them ALL the way. It's like saying to them "I love that you're a soldier, but I your job in iraq" thats how I see it anyway...
Posted by: ArmywifeyLiz | December 14, 2008 10:21 PM
This is awesome! I wish I had known about this before! I hope all of the branches can convert to leather-free boots-I dread wearing them! Congrats to all the winners! GO ARMY!
Posted by: Maggie | December 14, 2008 11:22 PM
Wow! That's a lot of sexiness!!
Posted by: melissa | December 15, 2008 07:31 PM
To Katie Adams (Petty Officer Third Class, representing the U.S. Coast Guard), great to see someone from Barnegat Light is on the list! Great job and thank you (and all the others that serve) for helping others! Kristen from Barnegat Light, NJ
Posted by: Kristen | December 18, 2008 06:28 PM
Erich Allen...please come to England!!
Posted by: Susan Brown | December 18, 2008 06:36 PM
Thanks.
It's heartening to read about compassion for animals being shown by our nation's warriors.
Oh, yeah, and the women are REALLY HOT.
Posted by: Joe | December 18, 2008 07:09 PM
What FABULOUS PEOPLE THEY ARE. A TRUE EXAMPLE FOR OUR YOUTH!!!
Posted by: Dalia E. Hettfield | December 18, 2008 08:06 PM
Wow...this is very nice! I love this post.
Posted by: tiffany | December 18, 2008 09:01 PM
These are truly wonderful people and great role models. I hope they give inspiration to many!
Posted by: Sydney | December 18, 2008 09:21 PM
You guys are an inspiration and should be proud of yourselves, well done for destroying the sterotype, you look healthy and happy.
restores my faith in the U.S. soldier.
stay safe brothers and sisters.
Posted by: Alan Kinsella | December 18, 2008 09:31 PM
lookit dem sexy vegetarians! Congratulations everyone!
Posted by: kaiori | December 18, 2008 10:18 PM
wow, what a cool blog, and yeah theyre all hot! go marine corps, lol
Posted by: Charlie | December 18, 2008 11:05 PM
what meal options are available in the forces
Posted by: claudia maria | December 18, 2008 11:17 PM
Wonder people. Handsome vegetarians. Love you.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Chene | December 18, 2008 11:47 PM
Congratulations to all winners from Russia!
Posted by: Elena Popkova | December 19, 2008 01:35 AM
Thank you all for promoting veggie style and help animals in their quest for freedom and respect.
Posted by: cristina | December 19, 2008 02:03 AM
I love this idea! It was awesome to see these amazing men & women who have one of the toughest duties on earth, besides Mom's = ), & don't have to eat animal flesh to maintain thier energy & stamina! Thats why they're really all so attractive. That beauty within truly shines forth! Thks for making this contest. It's been wonderful knowing there are vegetarians in our U.S Military branchs. Love & Peace to all the soldiers this holiday season. My gratitude to them for caring at this level, not just for our Nation's safety.
Posted by: Amen | December 19, 2008 05:10 AM
I served in the AF for 10 years - it was while on duty that I saw a commercial about how the animals are slaughtered that I decided to be a vegetarian, which naturally led to being vegan! I've been at it for two wonderful years - I've never felt better physically and spiritually. Thank you to these folks for helping to spread the word: you can be physically fit AND represent a cruelty-free diet!
Posted by: Erica Kahunanui | December 19, 2008 09:37 AM
IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO RECOGNIZE OUR FIGHTING MEN AND WOMEN FOR THIER SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND NOW FOR THIER SERVICE TO ANIMALS AS WELL. HOWEVER, I HAVE TO REMARK THAT IT SEEMS STRANGE THAT OUT OF THE 5 CHOSEN ONLY 1 IS PHOTOGRAPHED WITH HIS DOG AND ONLY ONE OTHER, GINA, IS EVEN NOTED AS HAVING RESCUED 2 "ANIMALS. I THINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO AT LEAST MENTION THE NAME OF AND WHAT KIND OF PETS THESE WINNERS HAVE EVEN IF THEY COULDN'T SUPPLY A PICTURE WITH THEM.
Posted by: MARK SAWYER | December 19, 2008 09:47 AM
These vegetarians are to be respected and honored, thanks for the inspiration today!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 19, 2008 02:44 PM
Great idea PETA! My fave has to be the Marine (&I'm not just saying that because I was a WM). Maybe PETA can try to get them on Ellen or Oprah. I think if they can pull it off, it would be great publicity. Or maybe make a calendar next time?? (If Bob Lucius is in it, I'll certainly buy it!) Thanks to all who serve and happy holidays!
Posted by: Selma A. | December 19, 2008 09:53 PM
Congratulations to you all. You look amazing and are great examples of how well people can look when on a vegetarian diet. Thank you all for your efforts in supporting non suffering to animals. Bob I understand your reasons for going vegie. Good on you. Am sorry you had to see what you saw but am glad it changed you. Fellow animal rescuer in Perth Australia (SAFE Perth - Saving Animals From Euthanasia).
Posted by: Nicole Taylor | December 20, 2008 11:45 PM
thanks for posting your pictures . i admire your courage and determination to remain a vegetarian in such difficult environments .
Posted by: belkiss | December 24, 2008 08:48 AM
Katie Adams - P(r)etty Officer Third Class :) wow!
Posted by: Bartek | December 27, 2008 04:59 PM
Keeping both us and the other animals safe while being ethical vegetarians and good-looking as well. Whew!!!! Many thanks for what you do!!!!
Posted by: Ana A. G. | December 28, 2008 04:08 PM
There are HOT, INTELLIGENT , THEY ARE IN THE DEFENCE FORCES AND TO TOP IT ALL THEY ARE ALL VEGETARIANS..HOW SEXY CAN IT GET!
Posted by: Aditya | December 29, 2008 07:20 AM
I love Jane Taylor's t-shirt "DON'T TRASH MY PLANET" and that she's with the Sea Shepherd. SHE'S SUPER SEXY!!! All those great-looking guys and gals are proof that going veg makes heaps of sense.
Posted by: Dmitry | December 31, 2008 07:56 PM
lovely...amazing....the whole thought of such tough people...having a vegetarian diet...gives me goosebumps..keep it up you guys...all ya'll lookin HOT!!
Posted by: james | January 2, 2009 10:39 PM
Congrats to all the winners representing their healthy minds and bodies!! Especially Erich!! Way to represent the warrants! And to think, I thought I was the only vegetarian at Rucker!
Posted by: Marie | January 14, 2009 05:12 PM
Cool!
Posted by: Mariela | January 18, 2009 10:07 PM