Craig Morgan has opened up about the question everyone is wondering: Why did he choose to re-enlist in the U.S. Army?
The country star was appearing on Fox and Friends this week when the hosts asked the question.
“Twofold. Recruiting was worse than it has ever been in the history of our nation, and I felt like I could bring something to the table to help with that,” he began.
“Secondly, I had 17 1/2 years, and I never got a letter that said, ‘Thank you for your service,'” Morgan admitted. “I wanted that retirement letter so bad, so this was an opportunity for me to do that.”
The hosts also asked the country star if he was surprised about the recent jump in enlistments, beginning in December of 2024. Morgan responded, “It doesn’t surprise me at all…there’s a sense of renewed pride in our nation.”
When asked if he was prouder to serve country under current President Donald Trump, Morgan responded, “I never joined the Army for a president. You join the Army to serve your country, any service member will tell you that.”
Morgan proved that point by re-enlisting under a completely different administration this past year during his performance at the Grand Ole Opry on July 29, 2024:
Morgan surprised the audience by re-enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve live on stage. Rather than debuting a new song or performing with a special guest, the country singer took the oath as part of the show.
Morgan has a strong military background, having previously served 17 years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and Fire Support Specialist.
The Army Reserve member is currently on the road with Blake Shelton as part of his Friends & Heroes Tour until the end of March.
