TYSONS, Va.– The PenFed Foundation is reporting it raised more than $1 million to support veterans and the military community at its 21st annual Military Heroes Golf Classic.
Tee times began with a remembrance honoring 9/11 victims, their families and national heroes. America’s best skydiving special operations warriors tandem parachuted onto the course displaying the American and Purple Heart flags with PenFed Credit Union EVP Talent/Risk/Infosec/Data Maura Watson jumping in the morning and PenFed Credit Union Board Director Army Col. (Ret.) Philip F. Romanelli jumping in the afternoon, the foundation said.
"Freedom isn't free. Over 248 years, the brave servicemembers of America's Armed Forces have fought 12 wars to defend our freedom," PenFed CU President and CEO James Schenck said in a statement. “The success of our tournament enables us to continue taking care of our nation’s veterans. At PenFed, we never forget.”
Honors Presented
The PenFed Foundation said it honored Innospec President & CEO Patrick Williams and Innospec President of Oilfield Services Tom Entwistle for their long-term partnership during a dinner with participants the evening before the tournament. Since 2007, Innospec has provided more than $2 million to The PenFed Foundation by hosting golf tournaments in Denver and Houston.
Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient and Co-founder/Executive Director of CreatiVets Richard Casper was also honored and received a $25,000 grant to support CreatiVet’s first veteran songwriting workshop in Puerto Rico. U.S. Army Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and country music artist Scotty Hasting performed at the event.
More Than $55 Million in Support
"We are thrilled to have raised over $1 million at the Military Heroes Golf Classic this year and look forward to continuing to support our military heroes who have made incredible sacrifices for our nation," PenFed Credit Union SVP, PenFed Digital and PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren said in a statement. "Thanks to the commitment of our dedicated volunteers and donors over the past 23 years, the PenFed Foundation has delivered financial support totaling over $55 million and transformed the lives of over 150,000 military families."
The Co-Chairs
This year’s Military Heroes Golf Classic was co-chaired by PenFed Credit Union Board Chairman and PenFed Foundation Board Member Edward Cody and President of Berkshire Hathaway Homes Services PenFed Realty Kevin Wiles.