Jeff Bridges, 'The Dude' in the Film 'The Big Lebowski,' Was in the Coast Guard
October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
Actor Jeff Bridges, aka "The Dude" in director Joel Coen's film "The Big Lebowski," served in the Coast Guard Reserve from 1967 to 1975 as a boatswain's mate, attaining the rank of petty officer 2nd class when he separated from the service.
Botswain's mates are the service's experts in all aspects of deck seamanship and navigation. Because of their expertise, few things . . .
Actor Jeff Bridges, aka "The Dude" in director Joel Coen's film "The Big Lebowski," served in the Coast Guard Reserve from 1967 to 1975 as a boatswain's mate, attaining the rank of petty officer 2nd class when he separated from the service.
Botswain's mates are the service's experts in all aspects of deck seamanship and navigation. Because of their expertise, few things . . .