Battalion of the Former Network Stars

At least the job market for fading celebrities is improving. On "Stars Earn Stripes" --  a new reality competition debuting in August on NBC -- they'll compete in military training exercises.

According to EW.com, contestants will include Dean Cain, Nick Lachey, Todd (I'm-so-much-more-th​an-just- Sarah's-husband) Palin  and "Biggest Loser" trainer Dolvett Quince -- in addition to boxing champ Laila Ali, former NFL player Terry Crews, Olympian Picabo Street and WWE star Eve Torres.

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They'll partner with experts -- an obvious "Dancing With the Stars" grab -- to tackle missions including helicopter drops and long-range target shooting. Each week, one team will be eliminated.

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Co-hosted by former NATO commander/2005 presidential candidate General Wesley Clark and "Entertainment Tonight" personality Samantha Harris, the show will be co-executive-produce​d by Mark ("Celebrity Apprentice") Burnett.

So, instead of being fired at the end, does that mean the loser will be fired UPON?

"Stars Earned Stripes" will premieres Monday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.