Clint Eastwood served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and was stationed in California. Clint Eastwood's military service began in 1950 when he was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and was stationed in California. He served as a lifeguard at Fort Ord in California and was later promoted to corporal. Eastwood was discharged in 1953, but he remained active in the Army Reserve until his Honorable Discharge in 1953. Eastwood's experience in the military had a profound impact on his life and career. He has said that his time in the Army was some of the best years of his life. Eastwood has also said that the military taught him discipline, which has helped him in his career as an actor and director.