Craig Morgan reflects on life post-9/11 (AP)

By CAITLIN R. KING, Associated Press Caitlin R. King, Associated Press – Fri Sep 9, 1:02 pm ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The minute country star Craig Morgan returns from entertaining U.S. troops in the Middle East, he wants to go back — not to perform but to serve.

"Once a soldier, always a soldier," Morgan told The Associated Press in a recent interview.

Before he launched a successful music career, he spent 10 years active duty in the Army and continued his service for nine years in the Reserves. He was stationed in Panama from 1989-90 and was part of the military operation that removed dictator Manuel Noriega from power.

The terrorist attack on Sept. 11 struck a particular nerve with Morgan. Since 9/11, he has made nine trips overseas to entertain U.S. troops and hosted more than a dozen events at military bases stateside.

"For me as an entertainer now, it's very weird," said Morgan. "I come home after a trip overseas to Iraq or Afghanistan, and every time I come home, my wife says, `Why don't you just go back in and quit your pouting?' because I have such a weird feeling going back as an entertainer, having served for so long. It's just really weird to be on this side of the fence."

At the same time, Morgan is also grateful for his successful music career, because he has been able to support veterans and military families in a way that he could never do as a soldier.

Morgan was one of the first artists to perform in Afghanistan after the U.S. invasion. He said they were still sweeping up glass in the Kandahar airport when he arrived.

"9/11 changed my life the way it changed every body's life. We will forever be impacted by this," he said. "I'll no longer be able to stand at a (airport) gate and wait for my family to come in. I have to wait outside the gates. The security that has been put into place now we're going to live with forever, and like everyone else, I will never ever forget the visual of those airplanes hitting those towers, and just the impact that that's had on our society. I only pray that it doesn't happen again."

Morgan was awarded the 2006 USO Merit Award for his support of the military. He is known for hits such as "That's What I Love About Sunday," "Redneck Yacht Club," and "Bonfire."

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Top-secret Weisz wedding for Bond star Craig (AFP)

NEW YORK (AFP) – James Bond actor Daniel Craig and Oscar-winning fellow-Brit Rachel Weisz have married after a whirlwind six-month romance, her spokesman said Sunday.

Craig, 43, and Weisz, 41, tied the knot Wednesday in an ultra-secret New York ceremony. Reports said only four guests were in attendance, two family friends acting as witnesses, Craig's teenage daughter and Weisz's young son.

Weisz's publicist Megan Moss confirmed to AFP that the couple had tied the knot.

The pair team up in the forthcoming "Dream House", playing a married couple who relocate to a quaint New England town only to discover that their idyllic new home has been the scene of horrific murders.

Craig and Weisz have reportedly been friends for years but began a largely hush-hush romance on the set of the film, which is to hit cinemas in September.

Craig, star of Bond flicks, "Layer Cake," "Munich" and later this year "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," has a daughter from his previous marriage to Scottish actress Fiona Loudon.

He was engaged to long-term film producer girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell for five years before they split in 2010.

Weisz, who won a supporting actress Academy Award for her performance in the 2005 drama "The Constant Gardener," has a son from her nine-year relationship with "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky.

Their relationship also ended last year.

Craig has had two outings as MI6 agent 007, "Casino Royale" (2006) and the "Quantum of Solace" (2008). He is due to reprise the role in a 23rd Bond instalment, which is being directed by another Brit, Sam Mendes, and is due out in November 2012.

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Top-secret Weisz wedding for Bond star Craig (AFP)

NEW YORK (AFP) – James Bond actor Daniel Craig and Oscar-winning fellow-Brit Rachel Weisz have married after a whirlwind six-month romance, her spokesman said.

Craig, 43, and Weisz, 41, tied the knot Wednesday in an ultra-secret New York ceremony. Reports said only four guests were in attendance, two family friends acting as witnesses, Craig's teenage daughter and Weisz's young son.

Weisz's publicist Megan Moss confirmed to AFP that the couple had tied the knot.

The pair team up in the forthcoming "Dream House", playing a married couple who relocate to a quaint New England town only to discover that their idyllic new home has been the scene of horrific murders.

Craig and Weisz have reportedly been friends for years but began a largely hush-hush romance on the set of the film, which is to hit cinemas in September.

Craig, star of Bond flicks, "Layer Cake," "Munich" and later this year "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," has a daughter from his previous marriage to Scottish actress Fiona Loudon.

He was engaged to long-term film producer girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell for five years before they split in 2010.

Weisz, who won a supporting actress Academy Award for her performance in the 2005 drama "The Constant Gardener," has a son from her nine-year relationship with "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky.

Their relationship also ended last year.

Craig has had two outings as MI6 agent 007, "Casino Royale" (2006) and the "Quantum of Solace" (2008). He is due to reprise the role in a 23rd Bond instalment, which is being directed by another Brit, Sam Mendes, and is due out in November 2012.

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Top-secret Weisz wedding for Bond star Craig (AFP)

NEW YORK (AFP) – James Bond actor Daniel Craig and Oscar-winning fellow-Brit Rachel Weisz have married after a whirlwind six-month romance, reports said Sunday quoting their publicists.

Craig, 43, and Weisz, 41, tied the knot Wednesday in an ultra-secret New York ceremony. Reports said only four guests were in attendance, two family friends acting as witnesses, Craig's teenage daughter and Weisz's young son.

The pair team up in the forthcoming "Dream House", playing a married couple who relocate to a quaint New England town only to discover that their idyllic new home has been the scene of horrific murders.

Craig and Weisz have reportedly been friends for years but began a largely hush-hush romance on the set of the film, which is to hit cinemas in September.

Craig, star of several Bond flicks, "Layer Cake," "Munich" and later this year "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," has a daughter from his previous marriage to Scottish actress Fiona Loudon.

He was engaged to long-term film producer girlfriend Satsuki Mitchell for five years before they split in 2010.

Weisz, who won a supporting actress Academy Award for her performance in the 2005 drama "The Constant Gardener," has a son from her nine-year relationship with "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky. Their relationship also ended last year.

Craig has had two outings as MI6 agent 007, "Casino Royale" (2006) and the "Quantum of Solace" (2008). He is due to reprise the role in a 23rd Bond instalment, which is being directed by another Brit, Sam Mendes, and is due out in November 2012.

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Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz date, marry quietly (AP)

LOS ANGELES – Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, who play husband and wife in an upcoming film, have taken the roles to heart.

Robin Baun of Slate PR, which represents Craig, said Saturday that the actor and Weisz have married. She did not offer any details.

The British actors had been quietly dating. The wedding previously was reported by the British newspaper News of the World.

Craig is the latest James Bond and will star in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Weisz won an Academy Award for "The Constant Gardener" and starred in "The Mummy."

The pair costar as a married couple in the unreleased film "Dream House."

The 43-year-old Craig had a longtime girlfriend, Satsuki Mitchell, and has a daughter from a previous relationship. The 41-year-old Weisz was in a relationship with director Darren Aronofsky ("Black Swan"), with whom she has a son.

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