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Scottsdale, AZ (31 March, 2025) - Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Masterson to its Board of Directors. With a vast background as an accomplished private pilot and seasoned business executive, Sean brings a...

Scottsdale, AZ (31 March, 2025) - Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of Scott Weber to its Board of Directors. Weber, who previously served on the Board, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to honoring the...

Scottsdale, AZ (31 March, 2025) - Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Kelly Hart to its Board of Directors. A distinguished leader with a strong commitment to the veteran community, Kelly’s appointment marks an exciting...

Scottsdale, AZ (31 March, 2025) - Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Doug DeVries to its Board of Directors. With a rich background as an accomplished private pilot and seasoned business executive, DeVries brings a...

Scottsdale, AZ (May 26, 2023) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") has added Major General Shanna Woyak of the United States Airforce to its Board of Directors. Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the rich...

Scottsdale, AZ (May 4, 2023) – Atlantic Aviation is a proud supporter of the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial (Tbird2) organization in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the rich history and culture of...

Scottsdale, AZ (May 1, 2023) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. has added Denise Pulk to its Board of Directors. Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the rich history and culture of aviation in Scottsdale, provide a...

Scottsdale, AZ (April 18, 2023) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") has added a new member, Thomas J. Salerno, to its advisory board. Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale,...

Scottsdale, AZ (February 23, 2023) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (Tbird2) announces that CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), is a sponsor of the Aviation Scholarship Program and Veterans Day Commemoration Event....

Scottsdale, AZ (February 09, 2023) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") has added two new members to its Advisory Board. Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring...

Phoenix, AZ (December 15, 2022) – Telgian Holdings, Inc. is a proud supporter of numerous community organizations, programs, and initiatives. And recently, the company celebrated five years of support for the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial (Tbird2). Located in...

Scottsdale, AZ (March 8, 2022)- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.(“Tbird2”), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, creating unique educational...

Scottsdale, Arizona (September 7, 2021) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“TB2”) is pleased to announce its financial and support relationship with Dogs4Vets (“D4V”) of the American Service Animal Society (“ASAS”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization...

Scottsdale, AZ (June 10, 2021) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2"), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, and creating unique educational...

Scottsdale, AZ (March 19, 2020) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2"), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, and creating unique educational...

Scottsdale, AZ (January 8, 2020) – Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2"), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, and creating unique educational...

cThunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2”), a non-profit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona and all military veterans, is pleased to announce Rudy R. Miller, CEO of The Miller...

Capt. Jerry Yellin, who flew the last combat mission of WWII over Japan, received his initial flight training and soloed at Thunderbird Field II, now the Scottsdale Airport. His first flight training experience was is a Boeing Stearman PT17 in 1942 in Scottsdale. In...

NEAR SCOTTSDALE (3TV/CBS 5) - A vintage aircraft is set to be the cornerstone of a new veterans memorial at the Scottsdale Airport. The memorial will honor pilots who trained there in the '40s to fly in the war. The airport was called "Thunderbird Field II" back then....