- November 22, 2024
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Earl Presley enlisted in the Navy as a Fire Control Technician and was assigned to the USS Ponce. Midway through his tour, the Navy decided to capitalize on Presley’s talent as a musician and vocalist. He was transferred to the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet Band and traveled extensively, performing for troops and civilian audiences alike. Following his honorable service, he received a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in theological studies. He has spent his entire adult life teaching, pastoring and generally striving to help others succeed. He is the recipient of many awards for his talents and is quite proud of being the 1988 Dallas District Metropolitan Opera Auditions winner. He retired to Palm Coast in 2016 from Waco, Texas, with his wife, Renee. He formerly owned a guitar store and taught music in Waco. Presley is a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 86, in Palm Coast, where, in partnership, he is launching a chapter of Guitars 4 Vets, or GV4. GV4 is a program created to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder learn how to play guitar and heal through the power of music. If you are interested in learning more, contact DAV Chapter 86 at 386-439-2122.
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