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Famous actors who served in the military
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Elvis Presley | A little more than 60 years ago, history’s most famous veteran joined the Army. Elvis Aaron Presley was offered the opportunity to fulfill his service by entertaining troops, playing concerts, and serving as a recruiting model, but the King (actually a sergeant) famously chose instead to serve as a common soldier. His trademark pompadour haircut was shaved, and he was placed into an armored division in 1958 at the very height of his career.