Country Music Star Re-Enlists Into Army at 59: ‘God Bless America’

Country music artist and veteran Craig Morgan re-enlisted in the Army Reserve over the weekend. He is 59 years old.

The “Redneck Yacht Club” singer surprised a sold-out crowd at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night with the swearing-in ceremony as Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer.

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“I’m excited to once again serve my country and be all I can be in hopes of encouraging others to be a part of something greater than ourselves,” Morgan told Fox News.

“I love being an artist but I consider it a true privilege and honor to work with what I believe are the greatest of Americans, my fellow soldiers. God Bless America. Go Army.”

After performing at a military fundraiser last year, he told Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) leaving the military early after 17 years of service was his “biggest regret.” Blackburn’s team reportedly connected the country music star with officials from the Department of Defense.

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The “Soldier” singer served in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions as a staff sergeant and fire support specialist. He previously worked with the USO and earned the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal and the USO Merit Award.

He posted a throwback photo with the caption, “Once a soldier, always a soldier. I love our country.”

Morgan plans to continue his “God, Faith, Country” tour and will release new music.

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