The FReeper Foxhole Looks at Elvis in the US Army - Oct. 2nd, 2004

see educational sources

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What is the history of Elvis Presley's military career? 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. He left active duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on March 5, 1960, and received his discharge from the Army Reserve on March 23, 1964.



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, 2d Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. During this assignment he completed basic and advanced military training.



Mr. Presley's overseas service took place in Germany from October 1, 1958, until March 2, 1960, as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor. For the first five days of that period he belonged to Company D of the battalion, and thereafter to the battalion's Headquarters Company at Friedberg.



While in Germany Mr. Presley wore the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3d Armored Division.

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Today's Educational Sources and suggestions for further reading:

www.elvis.com.au/presley/printer_elvisandtheusarmy.shtml
www.life.com/Life/rocknroll/elvis/elvis07.html

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[SAMWolf]

Click the pic to hear Elvis get the G.I. Blues.

[Jaysun]

How can you not like the king? My father met him in Waco when he was stationed in Ft Hood. They became friends and remained that way until Elvis died. We have lots of pictures of them together and several letters.

[snippy_about_it]

Good music, thanks Sam.

[snippy_about_it]

Neat! Thanks for sharing with us about your Dad and his friendship with Elvis.


Nice poster. ;-)

[Grzegorz 246]

[E.G.C.]

Good afternoon, Snippy and everyone at the Freeper Foxhole.

[The Mayor]

October 2, 2004

"Wreck" A Bible

Read: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction. —2 Timothy 3:16

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 14-16; Ephesians 5:1-16

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The Bible is a remarkable book. Millions of copies are bought each year. It has been the number-one bestseller for decades. But tragically, the Bible is said to be the least-read bestseller of all time.

The apostle Paul taught that the Scriptures are given to us by God and are capable of bringing about transformation in those who take it seriously (2 Timothy 3:16). Evangelist and preacher D. L. Moody said, "The Scriptures were not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives."

So why do we often neglect this source of transforming power? Writer and professor J. I. Packer said, "If I were the devil, one of my first aims would be to stop folk from digging into the Bible."

Do you use your Bible every day until it eventually falls apart? Bible teacher Alan Redpath advised believers to "wreck" a Bible every 10 years. Here's why: God wants to speak to us through the Bible, telling us how to live for Him and answering crucial questions. Through it He warns us about the dangers of sin and provides us with nourishing spiritual food.

Don't neglect your Bible. If you do, you will neglect your own spiritual health. —Joanie Yoder

The treasures of the Word of God
Are great beyond compare;
But if we do not search them out,
We cannot use what's there. —Sper

A well-worn Bible is a sign of a well-fed soul.

[Professional Engineer]

Good afternoon ladies. Flag-o-gram.

We made a trip to the county Republican HQ today. The ladies were fawning over Bitty Girl and Spiderboy got a t-shirt.

[manna]

Present!

[SAMWolf]

Hi Manna!

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon Jason.

We have lots of pictures of them together and several letters

Those have to be some great momentoes.:-)

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon Grzegorz 246

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon E.G.C.

Finally!!

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon Mayor.

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon PE.

Spiderboy is looking good.

LOL! on the tagline. :-)

[GailA]

Well our Bush street rally had 12 people show up, we were enthustic and handed out 145 Bush yard signs.

[Darksheare]

Found a list of 'extinct' volcanoes near Portland Oregon.
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Oregon/BoringLavaField/framework.html