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Events
Rick Mantei (third from right) stands with volunteers from the Georgia branch of Midwest Food Bank. The Falcon Field Regional Airport in Atlanta got a burst of energy on Saturday, September 11th upon...
On May 21st, Rick Mantei participated in support of Happy Hour’s Special Olympics program in Warner Robins, Ga. Mantei. In additional to the many flights Mantei gave that afternoon, he also flew the...
Honoring Service. Remembering Sacrifice. Celebrating Courage.
Join us as we proudly honor the brave men and women who served during the Korean War, often remembered as “The Forgotten War,” but never...
Tri-City Aviation Event Eagle Aviation at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (August 2025) On Saturday, August 16, 2025, The Mantei Team proudly hosted the Tri-City Aviation Event at Columbia Metropolitan...
This past Saturday, July 19th, we had the joy of hosting our event at the Aiken Municipal Airport—and what an incredible day it was. Through the Mantei Team, we’ve always believed in giving back to...
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...