Celebrities’ Courageous Stories About How They Served in the Army
So, you know all about the lives of your favorite celebrities. You’re aware that they are dating and their careers might be going well but did you ever stop to think how different these A-listers’ life was like before fame. Many celebrities had served in the military before they achieved fame – sometimes because they had nowhere else to go financially, other times out of patriotic duty.
It took most stars only a few months or years at war before coming home. The U.S. Army is one of the popular professions and can provide an excellent paycheck. It’s also one even celebs are willing to do for their country!
Elvis Presley – U.S. Infantry
Elvis Presley found himself in a frenzy of media attention when he enlisted into the U.S. Army. It was not uncommon for photographers to follow him around, but Elvis wanted to be treated like just everyone else-a a regular soldier.
He had joined as an alternative service option and regretted this decision quickly because his goal all along was performing at military bases overseas, which would have been a sweet gig if it were possible with the Special Services Unit (SSU). However, after being stationed at Friedberg in Germany, he met Priscilla Beaulieu, who eventually became his wife.
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