Craig Morgan Brings A Taste Of Home To U.S. Service Members In Germany

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Craig Morgan and service members. Photo: Courtesy of Specialist Emma O Roberts US Army

Craig Morgan joined the USO on a three-day trip from Dec. 19-21 in Germany, where he performed three concerts for troops and their families stationed at USAG Bavaria.

Morgan, who was active duty for ten and a half years and a member of the U.S. Reserves for six and a half years, was reunited with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions while touring USAG Bavaria, both of which he was a part of during his years of service. Since Morgan’s first USO tour in 2002, he has visited 15 countries during 13 tours, entertaining more than 45,000 U.S. troops and their families.

Craig Morgan. Photo: Courtesy of Specialist Emma O Roberts US Army

“It’s always an honor and a privilege to visit with our troops and their families, but especially during the holiday season,” Morgan explains. “I know how much it means to them to receive those care packages at this time of the year and to hear those messages of gratitude from Americans everywhere who value the incredible sacrifices they make year-round.”

“Serving overseas over the holiday season, sometimes far from family and friends, can be difficult,” notes Jennifer Wahlquist, Vice President, USO Global Entertainment. “We’re grateful to the wonderful entertainers like Craig who generously donate their time to bring holiday cheer and a connection to home to our service members.”

“We are so thankful for Craig Morgan taking the time to visit with and perform for our soldiers and family members,” adds Audre Binder, Director, Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation at United States Army Garrison Bavaria. “It’s even more special because Craig knows what it’s like to be away from loved ones during the holidays, as a former service member himself. He has just an incredible way of connecting with everyone here.”

Bringing entertainment to the troops is a cornerstone of the USO’s mission to strengthen America’s service members through connection. More than 75,000 service members participate in USO Entertainment tours annually, and more than 50,000 military members have attended virtual celebrity visits through the USO Military Virtual Programming Entertainment Series during the last two years.

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