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Celebrities’ Courageous Stories About How They Served in the Army

Elvis Presley – U.S. Infantry

Elvis Presley found himself in a frenzy of media attention when he enlisted into the U.S. Army. It was not uncommon for photographers to follow him around, but Elvis wanted to be treated like just everyone else-a a regular soldier.

He had joined as an alternative service option and regretted this decision quickly because his goal all along was performing at military bases overseas, which would have been a sweet gig if it were possible with the Special Services Unit (SSU). However, after being stationed at Friedberg in Germany, he met Priscilla Beaulieu, who eventually became his wife.

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