Past Events – Page 4 – Rick Mantei Charitable Fund

Events

Stearman Flight Auctioned for the benefit of the Guns Garin Foundation

Rick Mantei donated flights in his historic PT-17 Stearman to benefit the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation. The Foundation has a two fold mission to support military families in need and promote youth...

Tom Rew 100th Birthday + Joe Wilson

Congressman Joe Wilson attended the 100th birthday celebration for Major General Tom Rew, that Rick hosted at his hangar in Camden, SC. Joe was given a Stearman model to commemorate the milestone...

Rick Mantei’s Gesture of Support for Veteran Gary McCrackin

Rick Mantei paid a heartfelt visit to veteran Gary McCrackin, an Oregon native who served in the Army and endured a severe head injury after just 11 months of service. Living in a veterans home and...

Rick Mantei Reunites With Former Crew Chief, Cecil Tanner

Rick Mantei recently paid visit to Cecil Tanner, a former crew chief that he served alongside during Operation Desert Storm. Cecil, who hails from Winnsboro and is currently residing in memory care at...

Rick Mantei Honors Ex-Air Force Pilot With Fly-By Tribute At Fort Jackson National Cemetery

Rick Mantei recently paid a heartfelt tribute to the late ex-Air Force pilot, Matthew Marsh, with a poignant fly-by at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Matthew Marsh, born on October 26, 1976, at...

Rick Mantei Honors Naval Aviator’s Involvement By Giving Flights To Fiancée

We are honoring our servicemen and servicewomen and their families in a big way! Katherine Almeida’s fiancé is scheduled to start Naval flight training within the next 18 months. Katherine is...