Top Secret: A Night of Covert Cuisine and Intrigue benefiting Combat Control Foundation
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Thu, June 12, 2025
6:00 PM CT

An immersive gala supporting Combat Controllers through mission-inspired dining, real-life stories, and high-stakes fundraising.

 

Special Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors

 

By sponsoring this event, you directly contribute to CCF’s mission while gaining high-profile visibility among an exclusive audience of business leaders, veterans, and community influencers. 

 

Combat Controller // TITLE SPONSORS

 

 

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Special Tactics // MISSION SPONSORS

 

 

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Thanks to our in-kind donors and those who generously donated their rates.

    


Event Objective

Top Secret: A Night of Covert Cuisine and Intrigue is an immersive air force special operations-themed gala, designed to captivate, engage, and raise critical funds for the Combat Control Foundation (CCF). Guests will embark on an interactive evening filled with tactical challenges, mission-inspired dining, real-life special operations stories, and high-stakes fundraising opportunities to support the Air Force's Elite Combat Controllers and their families.

 

Why Your Support Matters 

The Combat Control Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing resilience, wellness, education, and heritage support to Combat Controllers and their families. In 2024 alone, CCF provided nearly $400,000 in direct aid to these elite warriors, ensuring they receive the resources they need after years of service in the most dangerous and high-stakes military operations.

 

 

 

 

Event Highlights 

Classified Briefing: Guests receive Top Secret Dossiers containing their evening mission details. 

 

Missions Immersion Experience: First There - To create a high-impact, fully immersive segment that drops attendees into the life of a Combat Controller (CCT).

 

Cuisine: A multi-course dining experience inspired by global military operations, featuring dishes such as: 

  • Airstrike Salsa & Tactical Chips (Inspired by JTAC precision strikes) provided by Manuels 

  • Danger Close Molé (A tribute to special operations close air support) 

  • Classified Flan – The Sweet Deception (An special ops-themed dessert experience) provided by Manuels

 

Music Operation: Sonic Stealth – Live music by Greyson Turner, blending Top 40, Classic Rock, and Blues to keep the mission energized. 

 

Special Tactics Airmen Photo Booth – Operation Candid Capture – Guests step into the world of Air Force Special Tactics with the actual tools these airmen use to complete their mission. 

 

Real-Life Stories: Elite Forces in Action – Combat Controllers and veterans share gripping stories of missions, resilience, and heroism. 

 

Auction: Mission Assets Exchange – Bid on exclusive experiences, including: 

  • Combat Controller for a Day training session 

  • Private aviation and military base tours  

  • Rare memorabilia and signed collectibles 

 

Mission Debrief & Awards

Sponsorships


$10,000 Title Sponsors: Combat Controllers
  • "Presented by [Sponsor Name]" in all event materials. 
  • Logo prominently displayed at the venue, on the event website, and in emails/Linked-in posts. 
  • Opportunity to speak or present during the event. 
  • Full-page ad or dedication in the event program 
  • Sponsor-provided items in event gift bags (optional) 
  • 1 VIP table of 8. 
  • Private invitation to a VIP party (whiskey tasting) with the Operators  
  • Special invitation to the Immersion Day in San Antonio, Texas on April 25th limited to 2 guests per table. 
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$5,000 Mission Sponsors: Special Tactics
  • Logo on event signage, materials and event website. 
  • Shoutout during the event program. 
  • Half-page ad or dedication in the event program. 
  • Brand one activity or station (e.g., branded materials at a photo booth or auction table). 
  • 1 VIP table of 8. 
  • Private invitation to a VIP party (whiskey tasting) with the Operators  
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$2,500 Tactical Sponsors: JTACs
  • Logo on select signage or materials (e.g., check-in table, dessert station). 
  • Recognition on the event website. 
  • Quarter-page ad or dedication in the event program. 
  • 1 Table of 8 
  • Private invitation to a VIP party (whiskey tasting) with the Operators  
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$1,000 Checkpoint Sponsors: Close Air Support
  • Listing in the event program under "Checkpoint Sponsors." 
  • Recognition during activity announcements. 
  • 1 Table of 8 
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$250 CCT Sponsor
  • Listing in the event program as a "Friend of the Combat Control Foundation." 
  • Thank-you note from the organizers post-event. 
  • 1 Ticket – VIP Experience and assigned seating with drinks and dinner
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Tickets


GENERAL
$125 One Ticket

1 Ticket – Open seating with drinks and dinner 

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$1,000 Table of 8

Volunteer Opportunities


Organizer


Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible