THE MUSICAL G.I.Elvis Aron Presley entered the United States Army at Memphis, Tennessee, on March 24, 1958, and then spent three days at the Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Reception Station.During his active military career Mr. Presley served as a member of two different armor battalions. Between March 28 and September 17, 1958, he belonged to Company A, 2nd Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor,stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. During this assignment he completed basic and advanced military training. He received his discharge from the Army Reserve on March 23, 1964.
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G.I. Blues:From Movie to SongElvis starred in ''G.I. Blues'' the movie. Presley also wrote a song for the movie called ''G.I. Blues.'' Both were about how Elvis was prepared for the Vietnam War.
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THE MULTI-TALENTED KINGElvis wasn't just a musician he was also a movie star. He starred in many movies. He also composed a song for every movie that he was in.
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