Vets Rock Returns To Mohegan Sun This Veterans Day

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Nov. 5, 2016 - PRLog -- UNCASVILLE, CT (November 03, 2016) – Career fairs, workshops, The Wall That Heals, a charity concert and so much more – the possibilities are endless at the second annual Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun this Veterans Day.  Hosted by Til Duty is Done and Mohegan Sun, the day will feature special services and activities for veterans and their families.

Vets Rock Concert

Mohegan Sun Arena presents a very special Vets Rock Benefit Concert beginning at 7:30pm on November 11th.  The concert, emceed by Tony Orlando, will feature performances by Dropkick Murphys, Godsmack, emcee Tony Orlando, Madison Rising, NYFD Emerald Society and CT local Tat Holler.  Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale Friday, September 16th through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to www.ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000.  Complimentary tickets will be given to the first 250 Veterans who register for the day's events at VetsRock.info.

Wounded Veterans VIP Experience

Mohegan Sun and Til Duty Is Done are extremely proud to announce an exclusive partnership with American Airlines to give a very special group of wounded Veterans a once in a lifetime experience. American Airlines will be chartering a commercial jet to fly 24 veterans and their families from Wounded Warrior Transition Units around the country to Connecticut for an unforgettable "High Roller" experience during Vets Rock.  The veterans will arrive in Connecticut on Wednesday, November 9th and will be put up in Mohegan Sun's hotel for three nights with VIP privileges and services their entire stay.

The Wall That Heals Escort

On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 VetsRock kicks off at Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson with a procession to Mohegan Sun.  The ride will leave Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson, 951 Bank Street, New London, CT at 11:00am. It will travel down Bank Street in New London to Route 32. All motorcycles and cars are welcome to ride along. The procession will be led by the one of a kind Medal of Honor 1957 Ford Thunderbird, housed at Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson.

The Wall That Heals

From November 10th through November 13th, The Wall That Heals will be set up and on display for visitors in the outdoor Winter Parking lot at Mohegan Sun.  A mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Wall That Heals bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam and honors the millions of Americans who served during the Vietnam War.  The half-scale replica of the The Wall and a mobile Education Center spread The Wall's healing legacy to hundreds of thousands across the country.

Career Fair & Workshops

Vets Rock is also taking over Mohegan Sun's Convention Center. All convention rooms and the full 38,000 square-foot Uncas Ballroom will be converted into a conference space featuring a career fair, resume assistance, professional suit fittings and more.

Half of the Convention Center will host the Hiring Our Heroes Workshop with interview prep and resume assistance.  Guests will also have the opportunity to be fitted for a professional suit by Save-A-Suit. From 10:00am to 6:00pm, veterans are invited to take part in the career fair featuring at least 100 employers from throughout the region. The career fair will take place in the other half of the Convention Center. A family area will be available where veterans can bring their children while they explore the services available.  For more information and to register for the day's events please visit VetsRock.info.

About Til Duty is Done

Til Duty is Done is an organization helping to restore and improve the lives of veterans. Targeting veterans who are at risk for homelessness, Til Duty is Done creates delineates an efficient path to success to enable our veterans to have sustainable post military employment. Their mission is to serve, empower and engage veterans through supportive housing and employment opportunities.

About Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-

winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy

access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on    Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube

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