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U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, exit a cleared building after a live fire exercise on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Jan 23, 2014. The dry climate along with the intense training was the cause of this Ranger's nosebleed. The live fire training ensures Rangers maintain proficiency on their tactical skills. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Rashene Mincy/ Released)

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U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conduct day live fire training on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. The Rangers are conducting training to maintain their proficiency as well as their tactical skills. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scott Brooks/ Released)

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U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, infiltrate an objective on foot during Task Force Training on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Hitchcock)

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U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, looks over their mission objectives during their annual Task Force Training at Fort Knox, KY., April 22, 2014. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. The training was to ensure all Soldiers are proficient in warrior skills and tasks in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Philip Diab/Released)

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U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, prepare to provide suppressive fire for an assault element advancing on the objective during Task Force Training on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Rangers conduct rigorous training to maintain their tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Rashene Mincy/ Released)

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The U.S. Army's "What's Your Warrior?" campaign spotlights numerous non-combat career fields for potential recruits. (Image: U.S. Army, goarmy.com promotional screenshot)

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U.S. Army Soldiers attend the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course to train in amphibious infiltration, June 7, 2018, at Key West Fla. Green Beret Combat Divers are assigned to U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment - Alphas that specialize in maritime operations. (U.S. Army photo)

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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) practice a variety of shooting techniques with their M4A1 rifles at Panzer Range Complex in Boebligen, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015.(U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Adam Sanders/Released)

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U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), participates in Wet Silk Training at Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center on Fort Carson, Colorado, Sept.6, 2019. The training is designed to strength Special Forces as well as enablers during an Airborne water jump. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Christopher Stevenson)

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Gameshow host Pat Sajak joined the U.S. Army in 1968 and was a disc jockey for 18 months on the armed forces radio

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Singer and actor Kris Kristofferson joined the U.S. Army in 1960 where he trained to be a helicopter pilot

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Actor and musician Ice-T joined the U.S. Army and served four years in the 25th Infantry.

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M3 MULTI-ROLE ANTI-ARMOR ANTI PERSONNEL WEAPON SYSTEM - U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, fire off a Carl Gustav 84mm recoilless rifle at a range on Camp Roberts, Calif., Jan 26, 2014. Rangers use a multitude of weaponry during their annual tactical training. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Rashene Mincy/ Released)

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AT4 ANTI-TANK WEAPON - US Army 1st Lt., assigned to the 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, fires a M136E1 AT4-CS confined space light anti-armor weapon at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, during a live fire training exercise. (US Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Westin Warburton)

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Patriot PAC-3 anti-missile interceptors help protect the 23,468 U.S. and South Korean troops deployed at the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, built as part of a multiyear effort to relocate American forces outside Seoul.

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U.S. Army SFC Bennette Purdy, of the 75th Ranger Regiment, crawls under a barbed wire obstacle on the Darby Queen course during Best Ranger competition Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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U.S. Army Lt. Alastair Keys, of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, touches a Ranger Tab as he climbs across a rope stretched high over Victory Pond during the combat water skills portion of the Best Ranger competition Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)