Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Hollywood Fame

George Carlin

George Carlin was always made to be a star, but his career really started in the sky! he joined the United States Air Force and trained to be a radar technician. At the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana, Carlin also became a disc jockey and worked for the radio station. He was called unproductive by his superiors and was given a general discharge, as well as three court-martials. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.