Branch of Service: U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy
Military Accomplishments:
- Promoted to platoon guide during basic training
- Enrolled in the U.S. Naval Academy and joined the U.S. Navy
- Achieved the rank of lieutenant
- Received the Navy Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became known for having his own talk show
Well before becoming known for having his own talk show, Williams enlisted in the U.S. Marines after graduating high school in 1974. He took basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, where he was promoted to platoon guide. After basic training, he was sent to the Desert Warfare Training Center at Twenty-nine Palms, near Palm Springs, California. Following that he enrolled in the U.S. Naval Academy and enlisted in the navy, where he ultimately left with the rank of lieutenant and received the Navy Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.
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2. Charlie Rangel
Before representing Harlem for decades in Congress, Rangle earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he led a group of soldiers out of a deadly Chinese army encirclement during the Battle of Kunu-ri in 1950.
Before representing Harlem for decades in Congress, Rangle earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he led a group of soldiers out of a deadly Chinese army encirclement during the Battle of Kunu-ri in 1950.
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Military Accomplishments:
- Earned a Purple Heart for his service in the Korean War
- Earned a Bronze Star for leading a group of soldiers out of a deadly Chinese army encirclement during the Battle of Kunu-ri in 1950
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Represented Harlem for decades in Congress
Military Accomplishments:
- Earned a Purple Heart for his service in the Korean War
- Earned a Bronze Star for leading a group of soldiers out of a deadly Chinese army encirclement during the Battle of Kunu-ri in 1950
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Represented Harlem for decades in Congress
Sinbad
Before becoming a successful comedian and actor, Sinbad served in the United States Air Force as a boom operator aboard KC-135 Stratotankers.
Before becoming a successful comedian and actor, Sinbad served in the United States Air Force as a boom operator aboard KC-135 Stratotankers.
Branch of Service: United States Air Force
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a boom operator aboard KC-135 Stratotankers
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a successful comedian and actor
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a boom operator aboard KC-135 Stratotankers
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a successful comedian and actor
4. MC Hammer
Before selling millions of records as a global rap star, MC Hammer served as a Third Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.
Before selling millions of records as a global rap star, MC Hammer served as a Third Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy.
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a Third Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a global rap star
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a Third Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a global rap star
5. Shaggy
Before becoming a mega pop star, Shaggy served in the United States Marine Corps as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman and also served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War.
Before becoming a mega pop star, Shaggy served in the United States Marine Corps as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman and also served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War.
Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman
- Served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a mega pop star
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewman
- Served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a mega pop star
6. Mr. T
Before becoming an iconic actor in the 1980s, the mohawked Mr. T served as a military policeman in the Army.
Before becoming an iconic actor in the 1980s, the mohawked Mr. T served as a military policeman in the Army.
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a military policeman in the Army
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became an iconic actor in the 1980s
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as a military policeman in the Army
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became an iconic actor in the 1980s
7. Morgan Freeman
Freeman was an Airman 1st Class in the Air Force before becoming an Oscar Award-winning actor.
Freeman was an Airman 1st Class in the Air Force before becoming an Oscar Award-winning actor.
Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as an Airman 1st Class in the Air Force
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became an Oscar Award-winning actor
Military Accomplishments:
- Served as an Airman 1st Class in the Air Force
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became an Oscar Award-winning actor
8. Harry Belafonte
The singer and activist served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
The singer and activist served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Military Accomplishments:
- Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a singer and activist
Military Accomplishments:
- Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a singer and activist
9. James Earl Jones
Jones enrolled in ROTC at the University of Michigan before joining the Army during the Korean War, going on to become a second lieutenant before being honorably discharged.
Jones enrolled in ROTC at the University of Michigan before joining the Army during the Korean War, going on to become a second lieutenant before being honorably discharged.
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Military Accomplishments:
- Enrolled in ROTC at the University of Michigan
- Joined the Army during the Korean War
- Achieved the rank of second lieutenant
- Honorably discharged
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a renowned actor, best known for his iconic voice roles such as Darth Vader in Star Wars
Military Accomplishments:
- Enrolled in ROTC at the University of Michigan
- Joined the Army during the Korean War
- Achieved the rank of second lieutenant
- Honorably discharged
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a renowned actor, best known for his iconic voice roles such as Darth Vader in Star Wars