"Bachelor" On Hunt For Human Remains

Posted Mar 20th 2008 10:01PM by TMZ Staff

Former "Bachelor" bachelor Andy Baldwin just got back from the island of Palau in the South Pacific -- not on vacation, on a mission with the Navy. Now let's talk about why we the taxpayers are footing the bill on such BS.

Baldwin was among 20 military types who were on a search mission in the middle of the ocean. What, you ask, were they looking for? A B-24J bomber that went down during the war. Not Iraq. Not Vietnam. No, not Korea. We're talking WWII, as in more than 60 years ago.

Turns out, the military spends $52 million each year to find the remains of missing soldiers -- it's part of the POW/MIA program. That's all well and good depending on the circumstances. But a crash that is ancient history, at a time when the economy sucks and the Federal government is sucking the life out of everyone with taxes??

Baldwin, a Navy medic and diver, and crew found what could be human remains. We're told it's all being tested in the lab and it could take months, even years, to determine identities. At least he got a really good tan.

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76. stick to the trashy celeb news. your take on this one is so ignorant you'll sink yourself if you keep it up. the military has a legal procedure for recovery of remains, period. they follow it, and that's that. it's the law.

if ya think it's a waste, then put in your two cents to push for peace when there's a chance to keep the troops home. after we're in, we're in, and recovering remains is part of the game.

have ya snarked off on how much is spent to fly someone out of the scene of a car wreck in a lifeflight? oh that's right, that might be you in the lifeflight huh, so any expense is okay. when someone's son is missing, closure is their right. you don't say, well, he was good enough to spend money training him, but now that he's most likely dead we're done with you and yours.

stick with the trash. this one doesn't warrant your attention.

Posted at 7:46PM on Mar 20th 2008 by marinewife

77. Speaking of a "ridiculous waste," check out one of your own TV shows sometime.

Posted at 7:46PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Vet

78. i HAVE NOTICED YOU (TMZ.COM) HAVE THE "DRUDGE REPORT" ON YOUR BLOGROLL. AS WAS THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DUTIES OF PRINCE HARRY IN AFGHANISTAN. WHICH ONLY WENT TO {{{TRUSTED}}} NEWS SOURCES, BY ADVISEMENT TO KEEP IT "CONFIDENTIAL". ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT ONE OF THESE SITUATIONS, YOU ARE NOW ON A "WATCH LIST"....

Posted at 7:46PM on Mar 20th 2008 by S.J.A. J.A.G. The PENTAGON

79. Great Job TMZ :)

The whole problem with the world is that people hold on to the FREAKIN past so much they cant function in the present moment and do stupid things like this search. Everyone is talking about closure etc, but what does finding remains prove. Thats not closure. We all must part with everything in life...Fools. Bones have no meaning our PAST OBSESSED minds give them meaning. The only thing that matters is whats in your heart. Why does something external have to bring someone closure or waste tons of money on fake army illusions.

Posted at 7:49PM on Mar 20th 2008 by EFF the Millitary

80. $52 million is a drop in the bucket. It's nothing. Who wrote this? What's wrong with you? Geez. We need to try to bring home the heroes that fought for you and I! You obviously have not been told stories by a WWII vet. Maybe you should talk to one before they've all passed.

Posted at 7:50PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Karen

81. Ummm....Veteran, do you mean that the Navy didn't even know who went down on that ship? A bunch of MIA's on a NAVY boat? Doesn't say much for military records does it?

I just love pissing you people off. Patriots are funny when angry!

tee, hee...laughing my liberal hippy ass off!

Posted at 7:51PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

82. PIER 1 IMPORTS: Take note...you advertise on TMZ and because of this story I will never spend another dollar in your stores.

Posted at 7:52PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Ex-Navy Man

83. How dare anyone dispute our heroes? These Men died for our freedoms, and we as Americans should go to any length to bring those men and women home to their families and country, We should never turn our back on our POW our MIAs, No matter what era we are in. It is ridiculous to think this even made it as a topic of discussion!!!!

Posted at 7:53PM on Mar 20th 2008 by mIKE

84. PS, I think I'm in love with EFF the military!

Taking my hippie ass home to get wasted and laugh at soliders!

Posted at 7:54PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

85. Oh, one more thing before I take off VETERAN...I'd rather rot in hell then rot at the bottom of an ocean for a STUPID FREAKING WAR....MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR!

Posted at 7:56PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

86. 82. Ummm....Veteran, do you mean that the Navy didn't even know who went down on that ship? A bunch of MIA's on a NAVY boat? Doesn't say much for military records does it?

I just love pissing you people off. Patriots are funny when angry!

tee, hee...laughing my liberal hippy ass off!

Posted at 7:51PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

It wasn't a boat, you ignorant homo...it was a plane. Try reading the story. THOUSANDS of planes were lost during the war without any witnesses. There wasn't time to "keep records"...it was battle and nobody was ever sure who was on what plane. I hate your guts.

Posted at 7:57PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Veteran

87. 72. Navy Brat...that's pretty accurate, I am in no way rich...I make less than what you are complaining about not being able to find. I live in CA and know how expensive it is here, and I could make more than I do...but I own a business and I choose to make less so my employees can have health coverage and a good 401k plan. The funny thing is that I'd probably try to help you too...but you seem to have a giant chip on your shoulder, and I imagine it comes across in job interviews so there is little point.

Posted at 7:39PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Tony P

Tony P, as an acoutant I have to tell you that you not getting a payroll salary does not diminish how how much you make per year in a Sub S Corp. LMAO, Nice try but does not fly as I know what Sub S owners take as tax deductions....LMAO!!!

Posted at 7:58PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Navy Brat

88. Who the hell do you think gave their lives for the right of this site to even exist. My Lord!!! Some people should get their heads out of their asses and realize what is right and proper in this world. These aren't just bones. They're AMERICAN SOLDIERS!!! I'm seriously offended in TMZ's "outrage" of this.

Just remember when you're chasing Lohan or Paris around Beverly Hills, who protected that precious right...and died so you can do it.

Posted at 8:00PM on Mar 20th 2008 by newshutr

89. OH Veteran, and I though we were gonna be friends.....now I'll just be crying all night!

Thanks TMZ, this was the most fun I've had on your sight in AGES!

Posted at 8:01PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

90. How Dare TMZ! How dare you!,these people fought for you so that you and your parents and grandparents could live in a FREE country!........It is the duty of the USA to find the missing heros and finally give their remains to the families for a proper burial!,......................You people obviously never think of anything greater or more important than your selfise pathetic lives!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,YOU TMZ MAKE ME SICK!!!!! EFU!

Posted at 8:05PM on Mar 20th 2008 by PenisForBrains

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