Fred Durst
You know Fred as the former lead singer for the metal rock band, Limp Bizkit. This groundbreaking musician and film director also served in the US Navy. He joined the military straight out of high school and was discharged after 2 years at the age of twenty. He moved home after his release where he mowed lawns and pursued tattoo artistry before getting the idea to start a band. He had a unique idea to combine the elements of rock and hip-hop. Fred played with three bands prior to becoming a founding member of the very successful, Limp Bizkit.
Hugh Hefner
Hugh is best known as the man behind “Playboy Magazine,” but before starting the now infamous publication, he was quite successful in a completely different role. He enlisted in the US Army fresh out of high school and began his military career as an infantry clerk. While in Basic Training, he won a sharpshooter badge. His writing and art skills were also put to use as he created cartoons for Army newspapers. Upon release from the Army, he received his Bachelor’s degree and went on to make his mark in the publishing world as a copywriter for Esquire Magazine. Hefner created the word “centerfold” – adding a brand new noun to the English language, and his magazine and lifestyle would ultimately take the world by storm, leaving a lasting impression on millions
Mr. T
Mr T, from the famous TV-show the A-team, real name Laurence Tureaud, was more than a disgraced mercenary working from a black van. In fact, he was actually a Military Police Corps Officer. During his training, he was punished with wood cutting detail by his CO but not told how many trees he should cut. In three and a half hours he successfully chopped more than 70 trees. This level of commitment got him promoted to squad leader. He was eventually honorably discharged from the Army and became a bodyguard for $3,000 a night, before being spotted by Sylvester Stallone who placed him in his star-launching film, Rocky III.