from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference :
The Air Force Reserve has been named title partner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Basketball Tournament in celebration of the MEAC’s 50th anniversary.
The deal gives Air Force Reserve naming rights for the 2021 tournament.
“The Air Force Reserve coming on board as the title partner of the MEAC Basketball Tournament is an excellent opportunity for both entities, and I could not be more excited,” MEAC Commissioner Dennis E. Thomas said. “This partnership will provide our students with a chance to take advantage of what the Air Force Reserve has to offer its men and women servicepeople, including employment opportunities. We are proud to be a partner with the Air Fore Reserve. It’s a win-win.”
“We are excited to be the title sponsor for the MEAC’s Men and Women’s Basketball Championships,” SMSgt Adam Eldard, Chief of Advertising and Marketing for the Air Force Reserve, said. “We believe that the great history and achievements in the MEAC provides us with a terrific platform to be able to share the opportunities that the Air Force Reserve has to offer for college tuition assistance and a part-time job with full-time benefits. I encourage everyone to go to AFReserve.com to find out more about the Air Force Reserve.”
The 2021 Air Force Reserve MEAC Basketball Tournament will take place Wednesday through Saturday, March 10-13, at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va.
About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) celebrates its 50th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2020-21 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of 11 outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University.
About the Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve is a proud Joint Force Partner in America’s defense. A variety of part-time jobs are available with full-time benefits, including low-cost health insurance, a non-contributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and other educational programs. There are many exciting part-time jobs in the Air Force Reserve, which can lead to a supplementary financial retirement. This flexibility allows Citizen Airmen to advance their civilian careers or education while serving close to home. Signing bonuses up to $20,000 are available for specific jobs. Visit www.AFReserve.com for more information on how you can Start Your Adventure with the Air Force Reserve.
