More On Famous Veterans

Frederick W. Smith, the founder and CEO of FedEx Express, served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1966-70.

Marine Corps veteran Ed McMahon, who went on to become Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show," was a flight...

Chuck Norris turned 83 years old in 2023 and is (literally) still kicking, working his Navasota, Texas, ranch. At some point...

Eddie Albert worked as a trapeze performer, insurance salesman and nightclub singer before turning to acting.

The comedian adopted his trademark crew cut and horn-rimmed glasses during his time serving with the Marine Corps Reserves.

Fast-food king Dave Thomas learned the value of serving a lot of people, very quickly, as a mess sergeant in Germany.

After being drafted into the Army during the Korean War, Clint Eastwood was discovered while volunteering as a lifeguard at...

"The things a man has to have are hope and confidence in himself against odds, and sometimes he needs somebody."

Chuck Norris, U.S. military veteran and martial arts superstar, began honing his skills in Korea while serving in the Air...

Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger served in the Air Force from 1975 to 1980, where he became a flight leader and training officer...