Elvis's Military Service began March of 1958 with basic training in the US before being sent to Germany.. Where he was stationed from October 1st 1958 until March the 2nd 1960.. Elvis was part of the Medium Tank Battalion, 32nd Army,, which their headquarters was in Friedberg in Hesse.. However he didn't stay long in the Ray Barracks,, but moved off base soon after he arrived most soldiers couldn't afford this they earned about $100 a month and also preferred to stay on the base with other Ameri