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Luke Air Force Base Market Is 134,000 Strong and Growing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE MARKET IS 133,000+ STRONG AND GROWING You’re Business Connection to Luke Air Force Base, AZ “AIM HIGH” And “COME SOAR WITH US!” Sponsorship and Advertising Executive Summary and Way Forward… Larry Keen (Sponsorship and Advertising Manager) 623-856-3245 and email [email protected] Visit https://www.lukeevents.com/sponsorship-advertising/ for more information This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality the United States Government. It does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds of the Government. No Federal Endorsement of Sponsors and Advertisers Intended. Table of Contents Page 2. Sponsor Solicitation Letter Page 3. Introduction and contact information Page 4. Luke Connection Page 5. Economic Impact, Mission and Demographics Page 6. Advertising Opportunities Page 7. Sponsorship Opportunities Page 8. Sponsorship Benefits Page 9. Sponsorship Events Page 10. Contact Information 2 SPONSOR & ADVERTISING SOLICITATION LETTER Date: 01 January 2020 Lawrence Keen 56 FSS/FSK 7383 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 1008 Luke AFB, AZ 85309 P: 623.856.3245 F: 623.856.8618 DSN: 896.3245 Greetings, Please accept this letter as an introduction to Luke Air Force Base (AFB) 56th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Marketing for which we request your sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Luke AFB is the largest Fighter Wing in the world with 133,000+ people and still growing. Luke Air Force Base mission is training the world’s greatest F-35 Lighting II and F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Jet Pilots while deploying mission-ready war fighters. The Luke AFB 56th FSS Marketing connects with business for sponsorship and advertising opportunities while supporting the Military and their Families. This is a great opportunity for your company to support a worthy cause and at the same time receive valuable exposure. 100 percent of sponsorship funds goes back to the Military and their Families. As a participating sponsor, you will receive: Here a just a sample of the Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities: * Numerous Advertising media platforms to choose from reaching the base population * Engage one on one with Military Hero’s, their families, retires, DoD civilians and more * 100% of sponsorship dollars goes to events being sponsored for military and their families * Company logo on pre-event promotional material (meeting time requirements) such as posters placed in high traffic area, digitally downloaded, 22+ base wide digital monitors, website and more… * 10 x 10 company provided branded canopy or FSS provided canopy * 3 x 6 company provided banner displayed at canopy Enclosed please find details of the sponsorship, participation and advertising opportunities for the events. I have also included a brief synopsis about Luke AFB and Luke Marketing and the work we do. Your involvement will make this year’s events a special and successful celebration. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon. Please call me, Larry Keen at 623 856 3245 or email me at [email protected]. Sincerely, Larry Keen, USAF Luke AFB Sponsorship and Advertising Manager Retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant 3 You’re Business Connection to Luke Air Force Base, AZ “AIM HIGH” And “COME SOAR WITH US!” 56th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) United States Air Force Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities on Luke Air Force Base Connect with us now… • Return on Investment Revenue & Generate Leads • Amplify & Create Brand Awareness • 100% of Your Sponsorship Dollars goes to enhance events back to the Luke AFB Military Hero’s & their Families Support our Military Hero’s, their Families & Morale, Welfare and Recreational programs while also acquiring new, loyal customers & create buzz. Partner with the United States Air Force Commercial Sponsorship and Advertising Program at Luke Air Force Base. This program is the only opportunity authorized by the United States Air Force for businesses to provide and receive full recognition for supporting the 56th Force Support Squadron’s Morale, Welfare and Recreational events. Call Larry Keen, 623-856-3245 and email [email protected] 4 Luke Connection – Come Soar with Us! Duty, Country, Honor – Connect with the Luke Air Force Base (AFB) 56th Force Support Squadron (FSS) – Supporting Military Heroes and their Families We Honor the sacrifices and bravery of our Military Heroes who risk their lives on behalf of our grateful nation and citizens. We salute and support them and their families 24/7. Expand your brand awareness and leads through the Luke Air Force Base (AFB) 56th Force Support Squadron Marketing Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities! We have numerous local, national and Fortune 500, profit/non-profit companies that connect with us through Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities. Luke AFB is comprised of over 100,000 people and growing, U.S (Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines) and Foreign Military, Retirees, DoD Civilians and their families. The Luke AFB 56th FSS Marketing Department is a government entity with Federal employee’s assigned serving as the primary government liaison between Luke AFB and companies. 100-percent of Sponsorship/Advertising dollars goes back to our Military Hero’s/their families! The Sponsorship/Advertising program is the only opportunity authorized by the United States Air Force for businesses or individuals to provide and receive full recognition for supporting Luke AFB 56th FSS’s Morale, Welfare and Recreational (MWR) Programs/events. We enhance the quality of life for our Military Hero’s and their families though activities, events, programs and services. There are over 20 actives such as the Club Five Six, Falcon Dune Golf Course, Bryant Fitness Center, Library, Community Center, Outdoor Recreation, Arts and Craft Center, Youth Center, Child Development Center, Fort Tuthill located at Flagstaff, Arizona and more. Check us out at: www.LukeEvents.com and https://www.facebook.com/LukeEvents If you are interested in offering a donation to support our military heroes and their families, please contact us! 100% of your donation goes back to the Military Hero’s and their Families Contact 56 FSS Marketing at 623-856-3245 or [email protected] to make a difference through Sponsorship, Advertising or Donation. Duty, Country, Honor This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality of the United States Government. It does not obligate appropriated funds or Nonappropriated funds of the Government. 5 56th Fighter Wing - Luke Air Force Base We train the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen! LUKE MISSION F-35a Lightning II Located in Glendale, Arizona, just west of Phoenix, Luke Home to 94 F-35s - by Air Force Base is home to the 56th Fighter Wing, the 2024 there will be 144 largest fighter wing in the Air Force and the only active- F35s duty F-16 training wing. The 4,200-acre Luke Air Force Base opened in 1941, approximately 20 miles west of Phoenix. By 2024, the base is scheduled to have 144 F-16 Fighting Falcon F-35s, making it the largest F-35 base worldwide. Home to 77 F-16s We train 75% of the world’s F-35 pilots Partners in training United States Italy Australia Netherlands Norway Singapore Luke Economic Impact Thunderbolt Nation Demographics Direct: $974 Million Consists of Active Duty Air Force, Air Force Reservist, Army, Indirect: $761 Million Navy & Marine Reservist, Military Families, DoD Civilians, Induced: $697 Million Military Retirees and other Foreign Military and their families: Total Economic Impact in AZ $2.4 Billion 133,000+ Strong and Growing (Numbers are subject to change) *Active Duty Military - 4,300+ / *Reservist - 1,300+ Thunderbolt Nation *Military Families - 6,700+ / *DoD Civilians - 1,300+ *Military Retirees & their Families - 80,000+ retired military Demographic Flash Points living in the metropolitan area that increases to 119,000+ (Data is subject to change) military retirees during "snow-bird" season during the winter. Active Duty Military Force: Male 83% / Female 17% Enlisted 90% / Officers 10% Married 53% / Single 47% 56TH Force Support Squadron Dependents in Household The 56TH Force Support Squadron (FSS) is the second largest squadron on Luke AFB with 500+ military and DoD civilians with 50+ facilities. We are responsible for enhancing the quality of life for Yes 44% / No 56%Age Groups: all of Luke AFB. We raise to mission by providing a wide-range of 17 - 24 years old 37% mission-supporting recreational, educational and life-sustaining activates. We pride ourselves in offering superb programs, services 25 - 34 years old 43% and products. Some of our programs consist from child-care, 35 - 44 years old 17% outdoor recreation, club, fitness center, golf course, education 45+ years old 3% center, community center, library, famcamp, sponsorship/advertising opportunities and more… Contact Information COME SOAR WITH US! Luke AFB Marketing 7383 N. Litchfield Rd. Suite 1008 Luke AFB, AZ 85309 623-856-3245 [email protected] www.lukeevents.com 6 Advertising Opportunities We have numerous top paid advertising media types to choose from to market your brand to the LukeAir Force Base community across the base. Certain advertising opportunities may be limited due to high demand and limited. Call us for advertising rates. * LukeEvents.com: http://www.lukeevents.com/ Web Ads are displayed on the Luke Events web pagewith a hyperlink to your site. Our webpage gets thousands of monthly hits and growing! * Digital Monitors: Located at 20+ locations on the base in high traffic areas. The digital monitorsoperate on a 24/7 basis. More locations are continuously being added. * Posters/Banners: Posters and banners can be displayed located in high traffic areas throughout thebase. Why advertise your business with US though out Luke AFB - Have direct and make an important connection to Luke Military, their families, retirees, DoD Civilians and Luke Community. - Generate brand loyalty– Target Luke customers and form a lasting connection with them.
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