7 pro athletes who also served in the US military

AP Photo/Robert Kradin Some of the US's most high-profile professional athletes have also served in the armed forces. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Professional athletes are viewed as heroes both on and off the field. Some throughout history, however, have responded to a higher calling: US military service. A number of athletes throughout various conflicts were either drafted or volunteered to serve in the midst of their careers, while others honed their talents during thei...