FORT DRUM, NY – JULY 8, 2025: AmeriCU Credit Union proudly celebrated its 13th Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert as part of Fort Drum Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation’s (FMWR) Mountainfest. The free event brought the community together for an evening of celebration and appreciation, honoring the brave soldiers of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division (LI).
Held on June 26, this year’s concert was headlined by acclaimed country music artist Chase Rice, who delivered a crowd-pleasing performance that had fans singing along and cheering throughout the night. The evening began with a performance by the 10th Mountain Division Band, followed by special guest Priscilla Block, who set the tone with her high-energy performance, adding a lot of excitement to the evening.
“We’re honored to continue this tradition and show our support for the brave men and women of the 10th Mountain Division,” said Ron Belle, AmeriCU President and CEO. “This concert is an opportunity for the community to come together and say, ‘thank you’ to our servicemembers and their families, and all those who sacrifice so much for our freedom.”
This year’s event brought thousands of people together, including service members, their families, and supporters, to enjoy a day filled with fun activities, food, and a live concert. The support and presence of the community made the night even more meaningful for the soldiers and their families.
This event would not be possible without the cooperation of our dedicated volunteers and sponsors: Five-Star Sponsors: Martin’s Point Health Care; Four-Star Sponsors: Waite Toyota, Kinney Drugs, USO Fort Drum, Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, and The North Star Health Alliance (NSHA). Co-Sponsor: Wahl Media.
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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 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 167,000 members, 21 financial centers, and $2.7 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to empowering members and supporting communities. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org. Equal Housing Lender – Federally Insured by NCUA – Membership Eligibility Required.
About Fort Drum 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum is the home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), located in northern New York’s picturesque North Country. The installation covers about 107,265 acres, or 168 square miles, stretching into two counties. Nearly 15,000 military service members and about 3,700 civilian personnel (including contractors) work at Fort Drum, with about 16,000 family members living on post or in the local area. In addition, more than 14,000 military retirees reside within the local region. Fort Drum provides full-spectrum training and base operations support to all of the service branches, 11 states, and parts of Canada. Annually, Fort Drum offers training and base operations support to more than 15,500 Reserve and National Guard members as well as personnel from other federal, state, and local agencies.
