Craig Morgan has once again enlisted in the United States Army Reserve.
On Saturday, the Bonfire vocalist was re-enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve while performing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Craig told Fox News Digital in a statement that he is excited to once again serve his country and do all he can to inspire others to be a part of something greater than themselves.
He added that he enjoys being an artist, but he considers it a privilege and an honor to work with his fellow soldiers, whom he believes to be the greatest Americans.
The singer previously served for 17 years in the Army and Army Reserve as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and Fire Support Specialist with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. Craig's rank upon reenlistment will be Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer. The ceremony's officiant, General Andrew Poppas, added, "Every Soldier who joins the Army has the opportunity to become the finest version of themselves, and Staff Sergeant Morgan is no exception. I'm excited to see what he accomplishes and how he affects other soldiers throughout the Army." Craig posted a vintage photo of himself in uniform to Instagram after the ceremony.
He captioned his post: "Once a soldier, always a soldier(.) I love our country."
Craig will continue to release music and tour while serving his country though.
It's unclear whether this would affect his upcoming tour.
The country star will resume his 2023 God, Family, Country Tour in the fall with 13 theater shows across the U.S. The trek kicks off in Englewood, New Jersey, on September 20 and wraps up on October 27 in Henderson, Tennessee. Along the way, Morgan and opening act The Reeves Brothers will make stops in cities including Concord, New Hampshire; Tyler, Texas; Nashville, Indiana; and Ashland, Kentucky. The tour launched in October 2022 and concluded with a sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on Veteran's Day. Tickets for the fall dates go on sale last May 25.
"I cannot wait to bring the GFC tour back out again this year and share our music with the greatest fans in the world," Morgan says in a press release. "It was truly special performing in intimate venues last year and we just enjoyed it too much to not do another run."
The tour is presented in partnership with Operation Finally Home. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit, "Provides mortgage-free homes, home modifications and transitional housing to wounded, ill and injured military veterans, first responders and their families in honor of their service and sacrifice to country and community," according to the organization's website.
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