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.

Kirk Douglas – United States Navy

Kirk Douglas made his debut in the 1946 film The Strange Love of Martha Ivers and went on to become a box-office star. Douglas enlisted himself in the United States Navy in 1941, serving as a communications officer until 1944 where he grew up with six sisters doing all sorts of jobs for their family before becoming an actor.

In 1999 Kirk had suffered from a stroke that impaired his ability to speak, but at the Golden Globe Awards 2018, he was accompanied by Catherine Zeta-Jones, who helped him make public appearances like these again!

Tom Selleck – U.S. Infantry

Tom Selleck, the American actor best known for his iconic role as Magnum P.I., was drafted into military service during the Vietnam War. The actor joined the California National Guard. He served from 1967 until 1973 in the 160th Infantry Regiment as a rifleman. When he returned back to America after being discharged, he said that fighting for your country is an experience that brings people together.

He also said it made him feel very proud of being able to fight for the country. It is one experience everyone should share together.