Wounded veterans and their family members receive a red carpet welcome during a "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. A local casino and the Armed Forces Foundation joined together to provide the wounded warriors a few days of relaxation and entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte)
The Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard posts the colors during the "Salute Our Troops" opening ceremony Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. The Honor Guard represents the Air Force at ceremonial functions to render military honors to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte)
Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base listen to Jo Lynn Scott, the master of ceremony, during a "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. This semi-annual event highlights service members who have been severely injured while serving overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte)
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Kurtz, 101st Airborne Division cavalry scout, and his wife Heather, embrace during the Wounded Warrior "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. Wounded veterans were honored for their courageous service and bravery during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte)
Wounded warriors and family members receive a red carpet welcome from Nellis Airmen during a "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. A dozen wounded warriors and their family members received VIP treatment that includes world class entertainment, dining, and relaxation during their stay in Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
Sheldon Adelson, owner of the Palazzo Hotel, and his wife Miriam Ochsorn, thank wounded warriors for their service during a "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. Over the past six years, the local casino has hosted more than 600 veterans and their guests as part of patriotic celebrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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