Country music legend Craig Morgan, aged 59, reenlisted in the Army and took the oath on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Saturday.
The emotional video of Morgan’s reenlistment tugged at heartstrings as the former veteran, surrounded by Gen. Andrew Poppas, Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, and Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, was sworn in before a sold-out audience, as reported by Stripes.
Senator Blackburn played a significant role in inspiring Morgan’s decision to reenlist. During a conversation about the Army’s low recruitment numbers in 2022, Morgan expressed his desire to rejoin the military. His previous service included 17 years of dedication to his country, with ten years spent on active duty.