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Army Elite: 6 Celebrities Who Served Their Country

July 25, 2014 - 4:31 am by Camille Augustin TWITTER

Before they became your favorite rapper, actor, or philanthropist, these household names served in the Army. Check out this photo gallery to see if your top entertainer made the list.

Sidney Poitier
The future-Oscar award winner joined the U.S. Army and served in World War II as a medical assistant.

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Mr. T “The A-Team” co-star was a military policeman in the Army. Photo Credit: thedrum
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No Malice This rapper joined the Army straight out of high school and did his Advanced Individual Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Clint Eastwood This famed actor and director served in the Army during the Korean War. Eastwood also met fellow Soldiers and actors David Janseen (“Harry O”), Richard Long (“Bourbon Street Beat”), and Martin Milner (“Adam 12) while at Fort Ord in California for basic training. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Berry Gordy The Motown Records founder served in the Army for three years during the Korean War. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Ice T The Law & Order: SVU actor enlisted in the Army and served for four years in the 25th Infantry Division. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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