TWO important things about Kim Kardashian's date with Sgt. Martin Gardner at the 10th annual Marine Corps. Ball in North Carolina last Thursday. She follows in thefootsteps of Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis by making one lucky marine's night.

1) She didn't even stay for dinner!! She tweeted she left at 9:04 pm & dinner was served at 8:45:  "Just left the Marine Corps Ball. Thanks to all the marines I had the opportunity to meet tonight! Thank you for all that you do!" Kardashian tweeted.

2) Sgt. Gardner proved how brave Marines are by having the courage to sneak a peek...no matter who was taking pictures! Semper Fi, marine, Semper Fi.