Salute to the Troops will feature a variety of activities, events and excursions throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, including a welcome dinner, tours of the Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon, a visit to Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef Aquarium, Luxor's Blue Man Group and more. 'In recognition of their bravery and dedication, we are honored to extend a world-class guest experience as a tribute to these remarkable heroes.'
'We are deeply grateful for the commitment and sacrifice that members of the armed forces and their families continue to make for our nation,' said MGM Resorts CEO & President Bill Hornbuckle.
In partnership with USO, American Airlines will fly these honored guests and their families to Las Vegas for an extended holiday weekend, with MGM Resorts providing accommodations, meals, entertainment and other amenities free of charge.Īs with previous years, hundreds of MGM Resorts employees and other supporters will gather to greet the group during a special 'Wall of Gratitude' welcome procession at Mandalay Bay.
