LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of
America's military service members, MGM Resorts International
(NYSE: MGM) will for the sixth consecutive year host "A Salute to
the Troops" honoring more than 70 wounded warriors and their guests
over Veterans Day weekend. In
its eighth year, the five-day American Airlines and USO (United
Service Organizations) event will be an extended weekend of
relaxation, entertainment and sightseeing for our nation's veterans
traveling from the Washington,
D.C., area.
"We're honored to host these wounded warriors and their loved
ones who have sacrificed so much to preserve our nation's safety
and freedom," said Jim Murren,
Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. "We look forward to
demonstrating our deep respect and gratitude for their service in a
big way, showing them the very best Las
Vegas and MGM Resorts have to offer."
As the official airline of the USO, American Airlines will fly
the honored service members to Las
Vegas onboard American's yellow-ribbon aircraft, "Flagship
Liberty." Upon arriving in Las
Vegas, hundreds of MGM Resorts International employees will
welcome the group to The Mirage Resort & Casino, the host
property, with applause from a human "wall of gratitude."
"American Airlines and its more than 100,000 employees have a
deep sense of pride and gratitude for the men and women who have
served and sacrificed so much to protect our nation and our
freedoms," said David Seymour,
Senior Vice President, Integrated Operations at American and
graduate of the United States Military Academy
at West Point. "This gratitude and appreciation is evident
by the crew of pilots and flight attendants who have volunteered
their time to serve these special heroes on a charter flight to
Las Vegas. These men and women
will freely give of their time to fly more than 70 wounded, ill and
injured veterans and their guests to a well-deserved weekend of
healing and relaxation."
"A Salute to the Troops" will also feature a military-style
welcome reception and dinner, skydiving and helicopter tours and
excursions in and around Las Vegas
and Southern Nevada. Key stops
are: Terry Fator: The VOICE of
Entertainment at The Mirage, Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE
at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, and a concert by Gary Sinise and the LT. Dan Band.
"On behalf of our nation's wounded troops and their
caregivers, I can tell you that MGM Resorts' and American Airlines'
amazing generosity and support mean a great deal to those who have
sacrificed so much for our freedom," said Elaine Rogers, President and CEO of the
USO-Metro. "We're incredibly thankful to MGM Resorts and American
Airlines for helping us show the gratitude of the American people
for our troops and their families."
American Airlines will furnish chartered air travel and other
support during "A Salute to the Troops" weekend, while MGM Resorts
International and its properties will provide accommodations,
meals, entertainment, and other amenities.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading
global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination
resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The
Mirage. The Company is in the process of developing MGM National
Harbor in Maryland and MGM Springfield
in Massachusetts. MGM Resorts controls and holds a 76 percent
economic interest in the operating partnership of MGM Growth
Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP), a premier triple-net lease real estate
investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership and leasing
of large-scale destination entertainment and leisure resorts. The
Company also owns 56 percent of MGM China Holdings Limited (HK:
2282), which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and is developing
a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50 percent of CityCenter in Las
Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. MGM Resorts is
named among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2016 list of World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information about MGM Resorts International,
visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
About USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore
USO-Metro is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered by
Congress, and dedicated to "serving those who serve, and their
families" in Washington-Baltimore region. It is through the
generous financial support of individuals and organizations in the
local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission to
"lift the spirits of America's troops and their families". With the
help of thousands of devoted volunteers, USO-Metro provides
programs and services for active duty troops, their families,
wounded, ill and injured service members and their caregivers
through its Mobile USO program, six USO Centers, and four USO
airport lounges. For more information please visit www.USOMetro.org
or "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter by searching
USOMetroDC.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group is the holding company for American
Airlines. Together with regional partners operating as American
Eagle, American offers an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day
to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American is a
founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members and
members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily
flights to 150 countries. This year American Airlines Group Inc.
topped Fortune Magazine's list of best business turnarounds and its
stock joined the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on
Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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