50 Celebrity Vietnam Veterans

In the annals of history, the Vietnam War stands as a pivotal chapter that shaped the lives of countless individuals. Among them are celebrities who, before gracing the big screen or making chart-topping music, served their country with valor. Let's delve into the lives of 50 remarkable celebrity Vietnam veterans, whose stories of service and success resonate with courage and resilience.

1. Chuck Norris: The martial arts icon and actor served as a member of the United States Air Force in the 1960s.

2. Morgan Freeman: Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actor, Freeman served as a radar technician in the Air Force.

3. Johnny Cash: The legendary country singer served in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the early 1950s.

4. Pat Sajak: The longtime host of "Wheel of Fortune" served as a radio announcer for Armed Forces Radio while stationed in Vietnam.

5. Ice-T: The rapper and actor served in the Army's 25th Infantry Division in the late 1970s.

6. Tony Orlando: The singer and entertainer served in the Army and entertained troops in Vietnam.

7. Sammy Davis Jr.: The Rat Pack member and entertainer served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

8. Oliver Stone: Before becoming an Oscar-winning director, Stone served as an infantry soldier in Vietnam.

9. James Earl Jones: The iconic voice behind Darth Vader served in the Army during the Korean War and then went on to a distinguished acting career.

10. Dennis Franz: The Emmy-winning actor served as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division in Vietnam.

11. Bob Ross: The beloved painter and host of "The Joy of Painting" served as a drill sergeant in the Air Force.

12. Bill Murray: The comedic actor briefly served in the Army before launching his successful entertainment career.

13. Michael Cimino: The Academy Award-winning director of "The Deer Hunter" served in the Army.

14. Kris Kristofferson: Before making it big in country music, Kristofferson was an Army helicopter pilot.

15. Montel Williams: The talk show host and motivational speaker served in both the Marine Corps and the Navy.

16. George Carlin: The legendary comedian served as a radar technician in the Air Force.

17. Marvin Gaye: The iconic soul singer served in the Air Force before achieving musical stardom.

18. Al Gore: The former Vice President served as an Army journalist in Vietnam.

19. Roberto Clemente: The Hall of Fame baseball player served in the Marine Corps Reserve.

20. Donny Osmond: The pop icon served a brief tour of duty with the National Guard during the Vietnam era.

21. Jimi Hendrix: The rock guitar legend served in the Army's 101st Airborne Division.

22. Roger Staubach: The Hall of Fame quarterback served in the Navy and played football at the Naval Academy.

23. Charlie Sheen: The actor, known for his roles in "Platoon" and "Two and a Half Men," had a brief stint in the Army.

24. Dale Dye: The Marine Corps veteran served as a technical advisor on numerous Vietnam War films, including "Platoon" and "Full Metal Jacket."

25. Ed McMahon: The longtime sidekick to Johnny Carson served as a Marine Corps fighter pilot.

26. Bob Parsons: The entrepreneur and founder of GoDaddy served as a Marine in Vietnam.

27. John Fogerty: The Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.

28. Harvey Keitel: The acclaimed actor served in the Marine Corps during the late 1950s.

29. Charlie Daniels: The country music legend served in the Army and played in a military band.

30. Jim Lehrer: The respected journalist and co-founder of PBS NewsHour served as an officer in the Marine Corps.

31. Paul Newman: The legendary actor served in the Navy during World War II and later in the Naval Reserve.

32. Chuck Hagel: The former Secretary of Defense served as an infantryman in Vietnam, earning two Purple Hearts.

33. Joe Piscopo: The comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum served in the Marine Corps.

34. George Takei: The "Star Trek" actor served in the Army during the late 1950s.

35. Brian Dennehy: The acclaimed actor and Vietnam veteran served as a Marine Corps officer.

36. Richard Pryor: The groundbreaking comedian served in the Army and was stationed in Germany.

37. Gene Hackman: The Academy Award-winning actor served in the Marine Corps.

38. Wayne Newton: The "Danke Schoen" singer served as an entertainer for the USO in Vietnam.

39. Bruce Willis: The "Die Hard" actor served in the Army and was stationed in Germany.

40. Alan Alda: The beloved "MAS*H" actor served in the Army Reserve.

41. Ron Kovic: The Vietnam veteran, paralyzed in combat, wrote the book "Born on the Fourth of July," later adapted into a film.

42. Geraldo Rivera: The journalist and TV personality served as an Army Reservist.

43. Max Cleland: The former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Veterans Affairs lost both legs and an arm in Vietnam.

44. James Carville: The political strategist and commentator served as a Marine.

45. Eddie Adams: The Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer documented the Vietnam War.

46. Lamar Alexander: The former U.S. Senator and Governor of Tennessee served in the Army.

47. Brian Lamb: The founder of C-SPAN served in the Navy.

48. Hal Moore: The Army lieutenant colonel, depicted in the film "We Were Soldiers," served in Vietnam.

49. Billy Joel: The "Piano Man" singer-songwriter briefly served in the Army.

50. Fred Smith: The founder of FedEx served as a Marine in Vietnam.

These 50 celebrity Vietnam veterans exemplify the diversity of those who served during a tumultuous time in history. Their stories not only highlight their bravery on the battlefield but also their subsequent successes in various fields. Embrace the legacy of Vietnam Veterans with our exclusive hats, meticulously made in the USA. Each hat is a testament to courage, sacrifice, and American craftsmanship.

As we honor their service, let us appreciate the resilience and accomplishments of these remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on both the military and the world beyond.