Ray Mendoza spent 16 years serving with the Navy SEAL s, receiving a Silver Star for his heroism during the Global War on Terrorism. In his post-military career, he helped Hollywood present a more accurate portrayal of the military, working as an adviser on films such as "Lone Survivor" and series like "The Terminal List." He even lent his SEAL training to appear onscreen as a member of SEAL Team 5 in 2012's "Act of Valor," an action movie that featured real-life special operators in the role