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Cpl Clint Eastwood, U.S. Army (1951-1953)

Cpl Clint Eastwood, U.S. Army (1951-1953)

Clint Eastwood, the renowned actor and director, did not always grace the red carpets of Hollywood. Prior to becoming the legendary "Man with No Name," Eastwood's path unfolded in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Clint Eastwood's military tenure, spanning from his initial odd jobs to a pivotal encounter, marked the commencement of a 70-year career in the entertainment industry. TogetherWeServed salutes Clint Eastwood for his honorable military service and the indelible mark he has left on...

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Cpl Eugene Hackman (Gene Hackman), U.S.Marine Corps (1946 – 1951)

Cpl Eugene Hackman (Gene Hackman), U.S.Marine Corps (1946 – 1951)

Gene Hackman was an American actor known for his rugged looks and emotionally honest performances. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, he became one of Hollywood’s most revered talents, earning five Academy Award nominations and winning two. Hackman starred in some of the most iconic films in cinema history, including The French Connection, The Conversation, and Unforgiven. Before his rise to fame, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Though his passing in...

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A1C Morgan Freeman, U.S. Air Force (1955-1959)

A1C Morgan Freeman, U.S. Air Force (1955-1959)

Morgan Freeman, recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, is an American actor, director, and narrator. Noted for his distinctive deep voice, Freeman didn't get his first big break until age 49. Most readers know Freeman for his perfromance in Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, or Driving Miss Daisy. But did you know that acting was not Freeman’s first love? As a young man, he dreamed of being an Air Force pilot, turned down an drama scholarship to enlist...

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