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James Earl Ray served in the U.S. Army during the early 1950s, primarily stationed at Fort Hood in Texas. His military service lasted about three years, during which he was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division and had some involvement in a unit that oversaw military police activities. After his discharge, Ray's life took a troubled turn, leading him to criminal activities and ultimately to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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