The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund remains deeply committed to supporting veterans and ensuring they receive the care and recognition they’ve earned. Recently, Rick Mantei accompanied Vietnam-era veteran...

Fly For Foundations 350 Aviation Dr, Blountville, TN 37663(Go to Tri-City Aviation, not the commercial terminal) September 20, 2025 – Tri-Cities Regional Airport Get A Sneak Peek We’re proud to...

A Life of Service, Faith, and Flight The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund joins the community in remembering the extraordinary life of Maj. Gen. Thomas Frederick Rew (USAF, Ret.), who passed away on...

The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund was honored to celebrate Bruce Cook’s 100th birthday, recognizing his remarkable service as a B-17 Flying Fortress turret gunner during World War II. Bruce recently...

‘A perfect end to the school year’ By Tyler Meister – There is nothing quite like fulfilling a dream. There is a swelling of pride as you fulfill your long-term goal, an overwhelming sense of...

On Saturday, March 19th, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Rick Mantei took a very special trip from South Carolina to Tuscon, Arizona, to visit a mentor he hadn’t seen in 46 years. That man is Lt. Colonel...