"Bachelor" On Hunt For Human Remains

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.

Andy Baldwin -- click to launch

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91. 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

92. Of course YOU would think this is a waste of funds, you have never served and would not understand then feeling when all members do not come home. Get off you fat lazy butts and contribute something to society for a change

Posted at 10:44PM on Mar 20th 2008 by moe

93. 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

94. 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

95. 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

96. 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

97. disappointed in tmz. are government should spend whatever it takes to bring our men and women in uniform home. No longer how it takes or how much. Where's the respect tmz. 52 million dollars a year is nothing compared to the billions spent a year in Iraq and other government programs.

Posted at 8:21AM on Mar 21st 2008 by laren

98. 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

99. Your comment was ignorant and irresponsible TMZ!!! How dare you say someones son or daughter is a waste of taxpayers money!! What an honor it is to find these people and give their families closure.

Posted at 9:37PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Ray

100. 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

101. 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

102. 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

103. 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

104. And for my final performance....a big sloppy wet kiss for Veteran from the Homo he hates and wants to rot in hell!

Peace man!

Posted at 8:26PM on Mar 20th 2008 by Bob Loblaw

105. 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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