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Hank Williams Jr. to support the troops with Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen and John Rich

By Patrick Luce Aug 13, 2009, 14:51 GMT

Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. has joined the lineup for Budweiser's “Salute to the Troops!” concert. The event is being held at the Division Parade Field at Ft. Campbell, KY on Friday, August 14th. Hank Williams, Jr. takes the stage to support the troops at concert on Friday, Aug. 14th. @Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

Hank Williams, Jr. takes the stage to support the troops at concert on Friday, Aug. 14th. @Glenn Harris / PhotorazziThe concert is part of the 2009 “Week of the Eagles” – which is a biannual celebration that runs this year from August 14-20 and pays tribute to the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division who will be returning from their service in the Middle East.

The concert will also feature country artists Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen, and John Rich as part of two nights of multi-artist concerts taking place during the Week of the Eagles, presented by Fort Campbell’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) in partnership with Cumulus Broadcasting.

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com, and click on the Week of the Eagles button on the homepage. While honoring veterans, troops and their families, the Week of the Eagles is also free and open to the public. In observance of post protocol, all visitors will be required to present valid photo ID and will need to show current registration and proof of insurance for any vehicle admitted.