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11 famous women you had no idea served in the military

  • Women have been serving in the military in some capacity, officially or unofficially, since the Revolutionary War.
  • Just as there are famous men who are veterans, there are famous women vets as well.
  • Gal Gadot served in the Israel Defense Forces, as is compulsory in Israel.

While there are many notable male celebrities who served, less focus seems to be on the women — of both today and throughout history — who have fought for their countries.

"Golden Girl" Bea Arthur was a staff sergeant for the Marines, and Gal Gadot was in the Israel Defense Forces for two years, which actually led to her big break in Hollywood.

Keep scrolling to see other famous females who have served — and learn how it helped them succeed in the long run.

Melina Glusac contributed to a previous version of this article.

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