NJCAA and U.S. Air Force Announce Partnership for Ten NJCAA Championships

Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is excited to announce the U.S. Air Force as the presenting partner for ten NJCAA championships during the 2025-26 season. This partnership is part of a national agreement secured by Van Wagner, which manages the NJCAA's partnership and corporate marketing program.

"The NJCAA looks forward to this new partnership with the U.S. Air Force," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President and CEO. "Their commitment to being part of championships at the Division I, II, and III levels is exceptionally meaningful for our membership and for the student-athletes who are competing."

As part of the 2025-26 NJCAA championship season, the U.S. Air Force will feature prominently through consistent branding, on-site engagement, and digital and social media messaging.

"The Air Force is proud to partner with the NJCAA in celebrating the spirit of competition, teamwork, and excellence that drives both student-athletes and Airmen alike.," said Michael R. Johnson, Acting Director of Marketing Operations. "This partnership highlights our shared commitment to developing individuals who exemplify dedication, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence—values that mirror our Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win."

The 2025-26 NJCAA Championship season will take place between November 2025 – April 2026. The U.S. Air Force will serve as the presenting sponsor for ten NJCAA National Championship events, including DI Men's Soccer, DI Women's Soccer, DI Women's Volleyball, DIII Football, Men's Wrestling, Women's Wrestling Invitational, DII Men's Basketball, DII Women's Basketball, DIII Men's Basketball, and DIII Women's Basketball. In addition, the Air Force will enhance select championship experiences with Color Guard presentations and on-court Swearing-In ceremonies.

About U.S. Air Force

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight, and win airpower anytime, anywhere, by organizing, training, and equipping Airmen to provide global vigilance, reach, and power for the nation in the 21st century.

The Air Force operates across air, space, and cyberspace to achieve its core objectives, which include Air Superiority, Global Strike, Rapid Global Mobility, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Command and Control. The Active-Duty component provides the most advanced air force in the world with over 200 career fields.

More information about Air Force careers and opportunities is available at: https://www.airforce.com/careers.

About NJCAA

Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with over 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals.

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