Actor and Comedian Rob Riggle on His Time in the Marine Corps

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Before becoming a famous actor and comedian, Rob Riggle spent 23 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring from the reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2013.

During his time with the Marines, Riggle deployed on a variety of missions all over the world. Serving in Liberia, Kosovo, Albania, and Afghanistan. When America was attacked on 9/11, Riggle worked grueling shifts at ground zero searching for survivors, by hand.

Post military service Rob found enormous success in television as a correspondent on The Daily Show. Followed by roles in hit films like Step Brothers, The Hangover, 12 Strong, and 21 Jump Street.

Recorded on November 4, 2022

Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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