The road to fame as an actor, politician or musician is not one specific, prepaved path. Still, it seems surprising to go from something as serious and life changing as the armed services to an industry where you still may slip on a uniform every day, but only to play pretend. You might be surprised by just how many big names in entertainment and public life were military men first, though. Take a look through Snakkle’s gallery and see if you recognize the men inside these uniforms.

Snakkle looks back on current and past DWTS contestants… See what they looked like before the glitz and glamor!