SAN DIEGO. Oct. 26. The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation welcomes The Boeing Company as the Presenting Sponsor for the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Events in 2011. Boeing leads a group of prestigious sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, in supporting the Foundation's Events recognizing and paying tribute to Naval Aviation's 100th Anniversary of flight. The Foundation distinguishes the incredible advances made by the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard over the past century to protect the country's freedom and safety.
"The Centennial of Naval Aviation represents a major milestone in the history of the United States and we plan to ensure the entire year will showcase the commitment and service made by hundreds of thousands for our country," said Foundation Chairman, Vice Admiral Mike Bowman, USN (Retired). "We are thrilled that Boeing, one of the world's leading aerospace companies, has signed on as the Presenting Sponsor. It is wonderful that so many of America's leading companies, such as our first major sponsor, Lockheed Martin, have offered to contribute to the Foundation's efforts."
"Boeing has been a leader throughout the entire first century of Naval Aviation, and it is a privilege and honor for our company to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation," Boeing Chairman, President & CEO Jim McNerney said.
Joining The Boeing Company as National Sponsors are Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon, Breitling, Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney and DRS Technologies. Breitling, Vanguard Industries and Sparta Promotions have also signed on as licensing partners to the Foundation. For more information on the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation, including sponsorship and licensing opportunities, please visit www.navalaviation100.org or contact Katie Everhart at [email protected], or (619) 814-1352.
About the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation
The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation's mission is to raise national Naval Aviation awareness and honor a century of mission-ready men and women throughout the 2011 Centennial of Naval Aviation. As a result of regionally based events and educational displays, the Foundation will recognize unique Naval Aviation achievements throughout the past 100 years as well as provide resources for national involvement in the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
Plans for the Centennial include 32 national "Tier 1" events selected by the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard to coordinate and focus joint resources in supporting their Centennial Commemoration. Surrounding these 2011 Tier 1 events are the Foundation's events, namely the Centennial Kickoff Gala in San Diego and a Centennial Closing Gala in Chantilly, Virginia. The sponsorship and licensing of the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation will be used in support of Centennial events and to generate awareness of the United States' 100th Anniversary of flight.
