It's Veteran's Day today, a time to pause and honor the men and women who have sacrificed for this nation. Several of your favorite artists answered the call of duty.  Here are a few:

Willie Nelson joined the US Air Force after leaving school in 1950. 

Johnny Cash was deployed in Germany with the Air Force from 1951 to 1954.  

Jamey Johnson was in the US Marine Corps Reserve for 4 years after leaving college.

George Strait served in the US Army from 1971 to 1975 in Hawaii, ultimately earning the rank of corporal and helping to launch his country music career. 

Craig Morgan is also a current member of our armed forces. The Redneck Yacht Club singer served for 17 years in the Army and Army Reserve and took part in the US invasion of Panama in 1989.  Morgan re-enlisted just last year on the Grand Ole Opry stage. 

Salute!!

photo credit: Spc. Markita Daniel