PHOENIX, May 20, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa and Luke Air Force Base today announced they have partnered this Memorial Day weekend to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to celebrate those who continue to protect her freedom with courage and patriotism.
"We are thrilled to join Luke Air Force Base in providing this exciting tribute to our past and present military service men and women. We will remember our ancestors, family members, neighbors and friends who gave their lives for our country and honor those who currently serve," said Paige Lund, General Manager of The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa. "The Wigwam is a proud supporter of Arizona's military families, and we look forward to creating unforgettable memories this Memorial Day weekend."
Resort guests will be delighted with a complete military themed weekend, pilots on site and a full military display including high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles -- also known as Humvees, the military's all-purpose, modern-day jeep, explosive ordnance robots, improvised explosive devices, flight suits and gear to try out. Among many other special weekend food and beverage offerings, children can sip a mayday mixer poolside while adults enjoy lieutenant lemonade or a maverick margarita.
"Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering those who died in uniform -- those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country," said Lt. Col. Scott Crogg, an F-16 instructor pilot at Luke Air Force Base. "It's important to recognize those American patriots who gave their lives as our nation observes Memorial Day. We are proud to participate in the Wigwam's tribute to our current service members and those who went before them."
Together with many additional weekend activities, daily complimentary golf clinics will be offered at the Jim McLean School of Golf, rated the number one in the country and led by Jason Carbone, voted by Golf Digest as one of the top 20 golf instructors in America under 40 years old. Compliments of the resort, guests will enjoy poolside frozen sugar-dipped grapes Friday, chilled chocolate covered bananas Saturday and frozen watermelon popsicles Sunday with a special surprise reserved for Memorial Day. Irresistible specials at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and Red's Steakhouse will complete the experience for guests of Arizona's legendary resort.
For reservations, additional information and details on summer specials, including unlimited summer golf packages starting at $139 per night, please visit www.wigwamsummerspecials.com or contact The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa at (800) 327-0396 or (623) 935-3811.
About The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
Authentic Arizona, The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa opened to the public in 1929 and retains its historic charm today. The casita-style resort features 331 elegantly appointed guestrooms, 54 holes of championship golf, the country's number one rated Jim McLean golf school, a luxurious Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, Authentic Arizona(tm) cuisine and award-winning service. The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa is located just 25 minutes west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix's West Valley.
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About Luke Air Force Base
With a mission to train the world's greatest F-16 fighter pilots and maintainers while deploying mission ready warfighters, Luke Air Force Base is the largest fighter-training base in the western world located in the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Boasting more than 185 aircraft and nearly 6,000 military and reserve members and 935 civilian employees, the base has produced over 55,000 pilots for America's Combat Air Force since 1941.