WASHINGTON– PenFed Credit Union celebrated PenFed Day at Nationals Park as tens of thousands of Nats fans received Washington Nationals/PenFed co-branded shirts as they entered the park. PenFed Credit Union President and CEO James Schenck threw the ceremonial first pitch of the game.
PenFed, the nation’s second largest federal credit union, said it was excited to team up with the Washington Nationals in their efforts to support military members. PenFed and the Nationals began a unique and expansive sponsorship deal in May.
The new three-year agreement expanded upon a previous sponsorship and designated a new, special area as “PenFed Military Appreciation Section” at Nationals Park. Within the section is a ticket program, Tickets for Troops, which offers military members and their families free Nationals game tickets. PenFed’s major sponsorship also includes advertising within the stadium including an outfield wall sign, home plate rotational signage, and digital signage. PenFed also sponsors the PenFed Kids’ Fun Zone, frequented by thousands of military and civilian families each season.
Since the program began on April 27, more than 5,800 free tickets have been distributed to deserving members of the military and their families. By the end of the 2020 season, more than 23,000 free tickets will be distributed.
“The Tickets for Troops program provides a unique way for us to thank the brave men and women who heroically serve our nation,” said Schenck. “I had a great time opening the game, but there’s a reason I’m a credit union president and not a pitcher. The Nationals starting pitchers have nothing to fear from me! At the end of the day, the Washington Nationals and PenFed are proud to be on the same team, working together to serve and honor our military members.”
PenFed and the Nationals’ Tickets For Troops program makes a select number of complimentary tickets available for active-duty military members, veterans and their families to all regular season home games.