Tucker Wetmore Honors U.S. Troops With Visits to Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base
“God bless our troops,” wrote Wetmore.
Photo Courtesy of Tucker Wetmore
Tucker Wetmore is continuing to show his support for the men and women who serve. The country star most recently spent time with U.S. troops, visiting both Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base, two key military bases in the Pacific.
Wetmore shared glimpses of his time on base in a new Instagram post, showcasing moments with service members and snapshots of the conversations and a few performances he delivered for the troops. Alongside the photos, he kept his message simple but meaningful, writing, “God bless our troops.”
The visit is just another example of the Washington native’s ongoing support for the military. This is a subject that’s deeply personal to him because his late grandfather was a veteran and unfortunately lost his life to his “battle at home” a few years ago. That loss continues to inspire the singer/songwriter to use his platform to honor veterans and join the efforts to raise awareness surrounding suicide in the military community.
Wetmore also showed his support during his Grand Ole Opry debut on September 10, 2024, which also happened to take place during the special “Face the Fight Night” at the coveted venue. This was a huge milestone moment for him, but he didn’t hesitate to use his time on stage to recognize those who have served. He asked all veterans in attendance to stand, removed his hat, and led the crowd in applause, reminding everyone, “freedom ain’t free.”
In another video shared across Face the Fight’s social media, prior to the special night at the Opry, Wetmore shared a heartfelt message about what the movement means to him.
“It’s important to surround yourself with people that are also going through the same things that you are in life, especially military men and women, having avenues to talk about their thoughts and their worries and talk about the things that they’ve been through,” he explained. “That hits super close to my heart. My grandpa was a veteran. He passed a couple years ago. It’s super important for people to come together and for people to see the significance and the importance of just loving each other and talking with each other about how we’re really feeling.”
He ended the message with one very important reminder: “You aren’t alone. You’re very loved. Together, let’s face this fight.”
Through this night at the Opry, his upcoming tour, and moments like his recent visits to the bases, it’s clear that the “Sunburn” singer’s support for veterans goes far beyond the stage. He continues to use his voice to remind veterans that them they’re not alone and to remind everyone else of what an important cause this is.
Wetmore has also made the decision to donate a portion of every ticket sold on his 2026 Brunette World Tour to benefit the Face the Fight initiative focused on fostering real, open conversations around veteran mental health care and suicide prevention.
Wetmore is currently in the midst of a run of shows across Switzerland, Germany, Belgium Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the UK and more as part of The Brunette World Tour. The trek will return to the U.S. in July and continue with dates through October.
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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