Army Reserve Soldier and country music star Craig Morgan performs the National Anthem alongside the 313th Army Band at the YellaWood 500 [Image 2 of 18]

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

10.11.2024

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan 

300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Warrant Officer Craig Morgan Greer, an Army Reserve Soldier with the 313th Army Band and country music star where he is also known as Craig Morgan shares his insights on being a Soldier and singer during a live interview at the Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Alabama, October 6, 2024. A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan served seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and last year enlisted in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. Morgan remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan).

• Date Taken: 10.11.2024
• Date Posted: 10.11.2024 13:41
• Photo ID: 8693329
• VIRIN: 241011-A-BH424-1094
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 2.5 MB
• Location: TALLADEGA, ALABAMA, US