Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Hollywood Fame

Pat Tillman

Pat Tillman played for the Arizona Cardinals, but he also served in the military in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Inspired by the 9/11 attacks, his patriotism led the football player to join the army with his brother. However, he died due to enemy forces less than 5 years after his enlistment. It was later revealed that there was a miscommunication, and his shooting was a mistake. 

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