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. 

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • A full jumbo jet tank has enough fuel to drive a car around the world four times.
  • A 26-sided shape is known as a small rhombicuboctahedron.
  • Dueling is legal in Paraguay, as long as both parties have been registered as blood donors.
  • Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees.
Next Page →