George Carlin – US Air Force

Before George Carlin became a super successful stand-up comedian, he joined the US Air Force to help pay for his education in a broadcasting school. After all, he had no constant job until he became a powerhouse in stand-up comedy. He was a radar technician stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana.

He was never deployed to the battlefield, but he supported the troops as much as he can from a different position. After that, though, he realized where his talents lie and decided to take a turn towards comedy. Sadly, Carlin passed away in 2008 of heart failure.