Hollywood has produced heroes in the form of Superman and Batman, but not all heroes wear capes. Many of them wear uniforms with pride in serving their country.
In fact, many celebrities enlisted in the US military before and after fame. Former NFL star Pat Tillman declined a contract with the Arizona Cardinals to join the military after 9/11. Others, like Drew Carrey and Ice-T, served before embarking on legendary careers.
These 19 celebrities have surprising backgrounds in the US miliary.
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