Elvis has left the army

Elvis Presley The rock & roll legend was drafted in 1958 into the U.S. army and <a target="_blank" href="http://life.time.com/culture/elvis-presley-life-photos-of-the-king-leaving-the-army-march-1960/#1">Life.com</a> photos to depict some of the best moments of his time served. (Life.com)

Elvis Presley Sgt. Elvis Presley at a press conference before leaving Germany, March 1960. <a target="_blank" href="http://life.time.com/culture/elvis-presley-life-photos-of-the-king-leaving-the-army-march-1960/#1">Check out more images of Elvis' time in the army on Life.com.</a>

Elvis Presley Elvis and Priscilla leave the house he and his family occupied in Bad Nauheim, Germany, March 1960. <a target="_blank" href="http://life.time.com/culture/elvis-presley-life-photos-of-the-king-leaving-the-army-march-1960/#1">Check out more images of Elvis' time in the army on Life.com.</a>

Elvis Presley Elvis arrives at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, March 1960. <a target="_blank" href="http://life.time.com/culture/elvis-presley-life-photos-of-the-king-leaving-the-army-march-1960/#1">Check out more images of Elvis' time in the army on Life.com.</a>

Elvis Presley Elvis Presley at Fort Dix, New Jersey, shortly before his discharge from the U.S. Army, March 1960. <a target="_blank" href="http://life.time.com/culture/elvis-presley-life-photos-of-the-king-leaving-the-army-march-1960/#1">Check out more images of Elvis' time in the army on Life.com.</a>