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Everyone that joins the military has their own individual reasons for doing so—one common thread is a love of country and the desire to serve. Here are some celebrities that answered the call. Some are well known for their service and some may surprise you.
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It's not often that you hear about celebrities who served in the military. After all, many of them have become famous for their acting, singing, or other ...
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Many great musicians have become actors once their singing career has taken off. These wonderful artists also spent time serving their country, either
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Famous Veterans from Clint Eastwood to Colin Powell. Chuck Norris military info, Gal Gadot military info, Mr. T veteran info, Steve McQueen military & more!
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Read about the actors, authors, and athletes who helped turn the tide of World War II as part of the Normandy invasion, now known as D-Day, on June 6, 1944.
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On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Perhaps some would consider Pfc. David Winder an unlikely hero? As the son of a pastor, he was a pacifist and one of only a handful of men to receive the Medal despite personal reservations about war. Indeed, Winder nearly fled to Canada to avoid the draft. In the end, though, “he figured that wasn’t the right thing to do,” as his little brother later described. Instead, Winder would serve his country in…
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Navy Seal Congressional Medal of Honor around his neck
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While today it is generally more common for an actor to entertain soldiers rather than be one, there was a time when even fame and stardom was not enough
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Page 37 of 40 - Can You Recognize And Name These Famous Mystery Veterans? - posted in MISC MILITARIA: look s like Beau Bridges Yep,he was in the CG Reserves for 8 years. If fact both his younger brother Jeff and Dad Lloyd were in the USGG, Lloyd in WWII, and later in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Jeff also in the CG Reserves, 7 years, from early 1968 I think. Jeff in his Boot Camp service portrait circa 1968. Lloyd as a Commodore sometime in the 60s ( the...
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Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated combat soldiers of the second world war - he received every military combat award for valor available from the Army, as well as Belgian and French awards for heroism
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Did you know Clint Eastwood crashed in a bomber?
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The acts of bravery and sacrifice by these heroes makes them legends, and their service in the military will never be forgotten.
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Mentored by comic legend Red Skelton, Jamie Farr was drafted into the Army during the 1950s before gaining fame on the TV show "M*A*S*H."
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Many people throughout the world have enjoyed the comedy gold that Mel Brooks brought to the silver screen. From the parodies of older stories like Young
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When any freedom-loving American sees a soldier, they can't help but swell up with pride and respect for the brave men or women who willingly put their lives on the line to ensure our freedoms. But did you know that America's most famous stars once served in the military? Some of the most famous "A-listers" […]
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Veterans Day is the perfect time to pause and recognize all who served with honor. But we can’t help using the opportunity to highlight five female veterans from across the force who are extra special thanks to their high level of badassery. #veteran #veterans #usmilitary #militaryhistory #ushistory #americanhistory #herstory
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Dennis Franz
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Immediately after the Japanese attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, killing nearly 2,500 people and destroying a considerable number of
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