Photo Essay: Artist Chris Kroeze entertains troops, others at Fort McCoy

By Scott SturkolJune 27, 2021

Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
1 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
2 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
3 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
4 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
5 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
6 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
7 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
8 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
9 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
10 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
11 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
12 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort...
13 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Artist Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis. He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season. He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL

Artist Chris Kroeze is shown singing a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis.

He entertained dozens of audience members in McCoy's Community Center during a concert that was organized by Wisconsin USO and supported by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Kroeze is a native of Barron, Wis., and is a national recording artist. Kroeze rose to national attention during his participation in the hit TV singing competition, The Voice, during the 2018 season.

He nearly won the competition — earning runner-up honors.

Fort McCoy’s motto is to be the “Total Force Training Center.”

Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin.

The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984.

Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.” Also try downloading the Digital Garrison app to your smartphone and set “Fort McCoy” or another installation as your preferred base.

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