November 21, 2013. Sen. Charles Schumer (D) of New York (r.) speaks as Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada looks on during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday, after Democrats passed a major rules change â the so-called 'nuclear option' â on filibusters.
(Newser) â Not all celebrities had a typical route to fameâ the Stir rounds up seven stars who once served in the military: Click for the complete list. 1  Drew Carey: Marine Corps, six years. 2  Bill Cosby: Navy, hospital corpsman, four years. 3  Ice-T: Army, four years. 4  MC Hammer: Navy, Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class, three years.
Tim O'Brien is the narrator who never wanted to fight in the Vietnam War and remains haunted by memories even 20 years after he returns to America. First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross is a solitary, pensive platoon leader who cares about his men.