Dozens of wounded service members were given a hero’s reception on Friday, greeted by hundreds of MGM Resorts employees who welcomed them to Las Vegas in style. The honorary guests paraded down a human corridor called the Wall of Gratitude to thundering applause and roaring cheers as they arrived at Mandalay Bay casino-hotel.
The patriotic display was part of the annual United Service Organizations (USO) Experience — Salute to the Troops.
For the 14th year, Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International teamed up with American Airlines to host military members wounded during their service. The veterans and their families are flown to Las Vegas for a five-night stay that includes entertainment, dining and sightseeing.
