Grand Ole Opry Salute the Troops Show to Honor United States Military

Article Title: Grand Ole Opry Salute the Troops Show to Honor United States Military

Article Excerpt: "...NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Grand Ole Opry, in its 100th year, will honor the United States military and mark the USA’s upcoming 250th birthday with the return of a red-carpet parade and a special Salute the Troops Opry performance on Tuesday, May 19. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Opry member Craig Morgan, who serves as an Army Reserve Warrant Officer, Opry member Lauren Alaina, The War And Treaty, the 100th US Army Band, and more. ...The public is invited to arrive at 5:00 pm to see the 100th US Army Band perform in the Opry Plaza before they lead the honored red carpet parade guests beginning at 5:45 pm. Opry House doors will open after the honored guests have entered the building for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are available at 615-871-OPRY and opry.com. ... The Opry’s Salute the Troops celebration is presented by"

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Locked and Loaded | Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Article Title: Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Article Excerpt: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations, citing the Second Amendment and recent shootings at bases across the country.

In a video posted to X, Hegseth said he is signing a memo that will direct base commanders to allow requests for troops to carry privately owned firearms “with the presumption that it is necessary for personal protection.”..."

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