French Lick Resort is honoring all active and retired military personnel with a special celebration to thank them for their service to our country. The May 15 celebration, meant to coincide with Armed Forces Day, will include a variety of activities, culminating with a special concert featuring Lee Greenwood at 8 p.m.

Greenwood boasts a lengthy string of hit records, most notably 'God Bless the USA," which has become one of the nation's most popular patriotic anthems. Tickets for the concert are $15-$50 and can be purchased online or at the Hoosier Sugar Company, located in the French Lick Springs Hotel.

The resort will be awash in red, white and blue and military personnel will be in attendance. Units supporting the event include: HHT 1-152nd Cavalry, C Troop 1-152nd Cavalry, 387th Military Police Company and ROTC Cadets from Indiana University Southeast.

Special military displays will be set-up out front of the French Lick Springs Hotel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to browse the collection including:

Field Top Tent Configuration
Gun Truck with M240 Machine Gun
MK 19 Tripod Mounted
50 Caliber Machine Gun on Tripod Mount
M-249 Light Machine Gun
Night Vision Equipment
Desert Chemical Gear
Military Police Riot Gear
Digital Camouflage Fatigues

Special patriotic music will be offered in a variety of locations. An outdoor concert, on the French Lick Terrace, will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature the Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade and a children’s choir from Springs Valley Elementary choir.

Resort regular Sarah Stivers will be performing American Classics in the Power Plant Lounge.