Sponsorship

Demographics

The Fort Benning population is comprised of new and experienced Soldiers (Active Duty/Retirees), Family Members and civilian personnel. Fort Benning is home to two training brigades - the 198th and the 192d as well as the 3d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division; 197th Infantry Regiment; 199th Infantry Brigade; 11th Engineer Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; Ranger Training Brigade; the United States Army Marksmanship Unit and the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC).

Active Duty: 38,738
Retired Military: 13,296
Civilian Employees: 9,026
Family Members 58,009
Total population served: 119,069

The Fort Benning community is continually growing in size and population. Within the next 3 years, we are expecting arrival of the U.S. Army Armor School from Fort Knox, bringing an additional 7,000 active duty Soldiers and Family members.

What is Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation?

FMWR provides high quality programs, ranging from child care to financial counseling and deployment assistance, as well as entertainment and leisure activities. The mission of Fort Benning's FMWR is to enhance and improve the quality of life for our customers with exceptional recreation, child and youth services, social, entertainment and lodging programs. FMWR programs and events are vital tools for Soldier readiness, keeping them physically fit, reducing stress, building skills and self-confidence, and helping form strong esprit de corps. FMWR is often the first choice for Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and Department of Defense Civilians.

What is Commercial Sponsorship?

A commercial business is given the opportunity to become part of a Fort Benning FMWR event or program by paying a monetary and/or in-kind fee in return for access to the exploitable commercial potential associated with the event. Each commercially sponsored event requires its own written agreement that is for a limited period of time. Commercial sponsorship may be used only for FMWR events and programs. Unit events, family support groups, private organizations and non-FMWR programs are not eligible for commercial sponsorship support.

What does Commercial Sponsorship do for you?

Identifies your product/service with the military market activities and lifestyles
Advertises your product/service in installation publications, on-post marquee messages, post-wide e-mails, posters, flyers and much more
Generates positive publicity about your organization
Provides merchandising and promotional opportunities of your products/services at sponsored event
Exposes your brand to top leadership and decision makers through post receptions, activities and special events
Provides visibility of your name and logo at event on signs, banners, tickets, programs, flyers, sportswear and more
Allows you to sample products/services at event in order to demonstrate brand attributes
Provides access to military audience to survey target market concerning issues related to your product/service
Recognition during scripted event announcements and opportunity to participate in the event program

Available for Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

For a comprehensive list of sponsorship and advertising opportunities available this year, along with fee information, please download the file below.

2010 Sponsorship Proposal

Please note that the event list is not all-inclusive. Often new events are developed throughout the year that need commercial sponsorship support. All event benefits and fees can be tailored to suit your marketing and awareness needs, as well as your budget.