FORT DRUM, NY – MAY 25, 2023: AmeriCU’s Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert will celebrate its eleventh year as part of FMWR’s Mountainfest, featuring country music artists Gabby Barrett and Maddie and Tae. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Wednesday, June 21.

AmeriCU Credit Union brings forth this special event as a tribute and expression of gratitude to the brave soldiers of the U.S. Army 10^th Mountain Division soldiers, their families, and community, for their remarkable service and selfless sacrifices in service to our nation. Gates open at noon for a day filled with food, fun, and great music. Concert starts at 7PM.  

Country music sensation Gabby Barrett is captivating audiences with her multi-platinum success. Setting the charts ablaze, her debut single “I Hope” soared to the top three on the Billboard Hot 100.  Maddie and Tae first broke out in 2013 with their Platinum-selling smash, “Girl In A Country Song,” which took Country radio by storm, skyrocketing to the top of the charts.

“We take immense pride in honoring our military and cherishing the connection we share with the Fort Drum community as we come together in celebration,” says Alissa Sykes Tulloch, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. “We are thrilled to feature exceptionally accomplished female artists who will grace our highly anticipated concert stage.”

The Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert is held in cooperation with co-sponsors: Five Star Sponsors: Martin’s Point Health Care and Waite Toyota; Four Star Sponsors: Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, Carthage Area Hospital, Kinney Drugs; and Media Sponsors: Wahl Media and Community Broadcasters. This concert would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers and generous support from all sponsors.

For more information on Salute to the Troops, visit www.americu.org/salutetothetroops.

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About Fort Drum 10th Mountain Division

Based at Fort Drum, NY the 10th Mountain Division is a light infantry division of the United States Army. The division is comprised of four subordinates of Brigade Combat Teams, a Combat Aviation Brigade, and a Special Troops Battalion. The 10th Mountain Division is among one of the most deployed units of the United States Army. Each year, the Division of Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation holds the day-long Mountainfest event at Division Hill on Fort Drum as part of Fort Drum’s Independence Day celebration.

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About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving nine counties in Central and Northern New York, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. The organization has been serving the local community for over 70 years and, in that time, has grown to more than 158,000 members, 20 financial centers, and $2.7 billion in assets. AmeriCU is located in Central New York and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org.