Photo of Swoff and Troy, his friend and mentor.

Jamie Foxx as Sergeant Sykes in JARHEAD (2005)

Jake Gyllenhaal as Swoff in JARHEAD (2005)

Jamie Foxx and Jack Gyllenhaal as marines in Middle East deserts.

Jake Gyllenhaal in Universal Pictures

Jamie Foxx as Sergeant Sykes in Universal Pictures

Peter Sarsgaard as Troy in Universal Pictures

Jamie Foxx in JARHEAD (2005)

Swoff and Troy, his friend and mentor.

Chris Cooper as Lt. Col. Kazinski in JARHEAD (2005)