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1 My family's history with the U. S. Army began in 1943, when my father was drafted into the army and my mother enlisted in the Women's Army Corps. In 1955, my sister was born. Elvis Presley was drafted in 1958, and my father spoke with him before he went in.

2 Elvis's fame reached all the way to the army, where my father met him. My father was given a signed photograph of Elvis, and the two became friends.

3 When I was five years old, I went on a ride with my family to the Memphis Fairgrounds Amusement Park. I remember seeing Elvis shake hands with people and thinking he must be important, because his face looked just like the ones on some record sleeves at home.