Mohegan Sun to Host 12th Annual Vets Rock with Ceremony, Expo and Casino Tournament
Mohegan Sun hosts its 12th Annual Vets Rock on Nov. 14 featuring a free 11 a.m. ceremony emceed by Gil Simmons for the 10th year and a noon-4 p.m. expo with job fair and resources. Guests 21+ get a complimentary Casino 101 tournament. The 2017-founded Vets Rock Foundation drives veteran support alongside year-round discounts at over 40 locations.
SCCG Take — The event and foundation since 2017 show tribal operators embedding sustained military community support directly into property programming and incentives.
Mohegan Sun will host the 12th Annual Vets Rock on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Uncasville, Connecticut. The free event is open to guests of all ages and brings together active-duty military members, veterans and their families for an opening ceremony and veteran resource expo.
WTNH’s Gil Simmons will serve as emcee for the opening ceremony at 11 a.m. in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, marking his 10th year in the role. The program opens with a presentation by the Mohegan Tribal Color Guard and the national anthem, followed by remarks from Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun, and other guest speakers.
Event Programming and Veteran Resources
The Vets Rock Expo runs from noon to 4 p.m. in the Uncas Ballroom. It connects veterans and active-duty personnel with a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses and additional programs and resources. Guests 21 and older can join a complimentary Casino 101 tournament.
Mohegan Sun extends year-round military discounts to active-duty personnel, veterans and military dependents at more than 40 dining and retail locations property-wide. A valid Military ID is required for access.
Foundation Mission and Annual Impact
Vets Rock Foundation, LLC is a nonprofit founded in 2017 by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. It supports veterans, active and reserve military members and their families. The annual Vets Rock event delivers access to employment opportunities, educational resources, Veteran Service Organizations and veteran-owned businesses, according to reporting by Indian Gaming.
The structured format pairs ceremonial recognition with practical resource connections on site at the gaming property. This approach maintains direct alignment between the foundation’s mandate and Mohegan Sun’s operational footprint.
Reporting: Indian Gaming
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