Maxim salutes the U.S. military

Kellie Pickler The "American Idol" cutie, who just finished her fifth USO tour, has been outspoken about her support for our troops. (Maxim)

Maxim Cover Maxim sure knows how to pay homage to the country's brave men and women in uniform. Pick up the current special that includes Kellie Pickler with buff Marines, patriotic bikini clad ladies, the new Hometown Hottie winner, and a bikini-clad Marine named Shannon. (Maxim)

Kellie Pickler "I come from a military family," the country singer tells the mag. "I've always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country." (Maxim)

Shannon Ihrke Shannon was a finalist in Maxim's 2012 Hometown Hotties. She served as a Marine for four years and she's still a Marine reserve! (Maxim)

Shannon Ihrke What made the bombshell enlist? "After a year of college I wanted more of a challenge, so I went to the Marine Corps recruiters," she explains. "I just thought, I can do anything you can do with heels on, so sign me up." (Maxim)

Shannon Ihrke Watch out guys, the girl can shoot! She calls the rifle range the fun part of being a Marine. "I was a three time-expert," she says. "The guys didn't expect me to be a good shot, but I grew up hunting, so it was easy." (Maxim)

Dominique Storelli "I found out I'd won five days before I graduated college and thought I couldn't get better news," she says of winning Maxim's Hometown Hotties contest. (Maxim)

Dominique Storelli After a recent split, Dominique tells the mag, "Now I'm single and loving it." (Maxim)

Dominique Storelli USA! USA! (Maxim)