SAN BRUNO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference is pleased to announce that the Air Force Reserve will serve as a presenting partner for the 2026 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference Basketball Championship.
The partnership was secured as part of a national agreement with Air Force Reserve by Van Wagner, which manages the West Coast Conference’s sponsorship and corporate marketing program.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Air Force Reserve as a presenting partner for the Credit Union 1 Basketball Championship,” said West Coast Conference Commissioner Stu Jackson. “The Air Force Reserve will have a national stage with prominent visibility during our event. We look forward to providing a first-class experience for the Air Force Reserve at our championship.”
The conference tournament will take place March 5-10 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Air Force Reserve will receive prominent television-visible marketing and onsite fan engagement activations. During the championship, the Air Force Reserve will conduct a swearing in ceremony for new Air Force recruits and exposure across six linear ESPN broadcasts and 16 ESPN+ broadcasts airing nationally.
“The Air Force Reserve is proud to join the West Coast Conference in Las Vegas as we celebrate 250 years of the American spirit,” said Mr. Michael Johnson, AETC HQ Marketing. “On the court at the Orleans Arena, we see the Warrior Ethos in action that relentless drive to compete, persevere, and win. This partnership through Van Wagner is about more than basketball; it’s about highlighting how the discipline and teamwork required to succeed in this tournament are the same traits that define our Reserve Citizen Airmen. We are honored to support these student-athletes as they fly, fight, and win for their teams and their communities.
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About the West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics. We Rise in the West with a footprint that represents the western region’s largest metropolitan areas, including Gonzaga, LMU, Pacific, Pepperdine, Portland, Saint Mary’s, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Seattle U. Across 16 sports, we are fueled by a conviction to achieve our championship goals with strong core values of integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. For more information, visit WCCsports.com and follow the West Coast Conference on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @WCCsports.
About the Air Force Reserve
The mission of the Air Force Reserve is to provide combat-ready forces to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace, whenever and wherever needed. As a critical component of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Reserve supports global operations while remaining ready to respond to domestic emergencies and humanitarian efforts. It is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Reserve Citizen Airmen to execute a wide range of missions that contribute to national defense and global security. The Air Force Reserve offers part-time and full-time service options, enabling individuals to serve while maintaining civilian careers or pursuing higher education. Each year, the Reserve recruits thousands of enlisted and officer personnel across core specialties including Aviation, Maintenance, Intelligence, Cyber, Medical, Security Forces, and Logistics. This flexibility allows members to develop valuable skills, gain leadership experience, and serve their country with pride. More information about Air Force Reserve careers and opportunities is available at: https://www.airforce.com/ways-to-serve/air-force-reserve.