About Famous Veterans

Famous Veterans (Celebrity Veterans Who Served in the Military)

Very Important Veterans (VIVs)

Check out these famous veterans: some joined after high school, some joined after college, some joined after becoming famous and some joined because they came from military families. Here is a list of Very Important Veterans. We’ve compiled this list of celebrities including film and television actors and actresses, writers, artists, athletes, singers and song writers, comedians, politicians and everything in between. Whether you need to or not, here’s one more reason to love your favorite celebrities even more! Check out FamousVeterans.com.

Many people are surprised to learn how many actors, musicians, athletes, comedians and other celebrities served in the United States military. Some enlisted before their careers took off while others proudly served after already becoming well known.

Our goal is to recognize and honor these famous military veterans and highlight their service to our country.

About the Veteran Owned Business Network

Famous Veterans is part of the Veteran Owned Business Network, a community dedicated to supporting veteran owned businesses, service-disabled veteran owned businesses, active duty military members, reservists and military spouses.

Founded on Veterans Day in 2008, the Veteran Owned Business Project was created to provide a free directory where consumers, corporations and government agencies can easily find and support businesses owned by United States military veterans.

Today the directory at
https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/
features tens of thousands of veteran owned businesses across nearly every industry.

The mission is simple:

  • Support veteran entrepreneurs

  • Promote businesses owned by those who served

  • Encourage Americans to buy veteran owned

Veteran Owned Business Network Projects

Over the years the Veteran Owned Business Network has grown to include several additional websites and initiatives that support the military and veteran community.

Veterans Hire Veterans – Veteran Job Network

https://VeteransHireVeterans.com

Veterans Hire Veterans helps connect veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with employers who value military experience.

The site allows:

  • Employers to post job openings

  • Veterans to search for jobs

  • Military spouses to find employment opportunities

  • Companies to connect with highly skilled veteran talent

The goal is to make it easier for businesses to hire veterans and support military families.

Your Military Veterans Discounts – Military Deals & Savings

https://www.YourMilitaryDiscounts.com

Your Military Discounts highlights military discounts, special offers, coupons and promotions available to:

  • Veterans

  • Active duty military

  • National Guard

  • Reservists

  • Military families

The site makes it easier for the military community to find companies that show appreciation for their service.

Veteran Owned Business News (VOBeacon)

https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/

The Veteran Owned Business News site, also known as VOBeacon, features news and stories about:

  • Veteran entrepreneurs

  • Veteran owned businesses

  • Veteran Owned Business Project Member Badges

  • Military community events

  • Veteran success stories

  • Business resources for veterans

  • Nonprofit events for the military community

It helps promote the achievements of veterans in business and leadership roles.

American Veteran Owned Small Business Association (AVOSBA)

https://avosba.org/

The American Veteran Owned Small Business Association (AVOSBA) promotes awareness, advocacy and support for veteran owned businesses across the United States.

AVOSBA works to:

  • Promote veteran entrepreneurship

  • Support veteran business owners

  • Increase awareness of veteran owned businesses

  • Strengthen the veteran business community

Veterans Marketplace

VeteransMarketplace.com helps highlight and promote products and services created by veteran owned businesses.

The marketplace helps consumers easily find unique products from companies owned and operated by veterans while supporting those who served our country.

Why Supporting Veteran Owned Businesses Matters

When you support veteran owned businesses you help:

  • Create jobs for veterans and military families

  • Strengthen the veteran business community

  • Reward those who served our country

  • Promote entrepreneurship among veterans

Millions of veterans transition to civilian life every year, and many choose to start their own businesses. Supporting these businesses helps ensure their continued success.

Celebrating Famous Veterans

The purpose of FamousVeterans.com is to celebrate the many well-known individuals who served in the United States military before, during or after their careers.

From Hollywood actors and musicians to athletes and politicians, military service has shaped leaders in every field.

Whether they served in the:

  • Army

  • Marine Corps

  • Navy

  • Air Force

  • Coast Guard

  • National Guard or Reserves

  • Space Force

these famous veterans remind us that service to our country comes from people in every walk of life.