Fly For Foundations Eagle Aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (August 2025) On Saturday, August 16, 2025, The Mantei Charitable Fund proudly hosted Fly For Foundations at Columbia Metropolitan...

This past Saturday, July 19th, we had the joy of hosting our Plane Rides for Charity fundraiser at the Aiken Municipal Airport—and what an incredible day it was. Through the Mantei Charitable Fund...

This Fourth of July weekend, Col. Rick Mantei and his daughter Sara laced up their running shoes to participate in the 2025 Firecracker 5K on Hilton Head Island, showing their support for the Tunnels...

On a recent visit to Tarabella Assisted Living in Columbia, SC, Col. Rick Mantei continued his mission of honoring those who served by spending time with two remarkable residents—Ronald Lindrose and...

Rick Mantei recently had the honor of attending the Spring Valley High School Military Ball, hosted by Major Gregory Perry and the school’s AFJROTC program. During the evening, Rick reconnected with...

APRIL 14, 2025 As part of his ongoing support for Epworth Children’s Home, Rick Mantei recently hosted a special flight experience for Rev. Cathy Jones, Church Director at Epworth. Aboard his PT-17...