Thunderbirds The Honored Guest At Veterans Count Fundraiser

PORTSMOUTH, NH— The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be honored guests at the annual On the Tarmac fundraiser for Veterans Count.

The Thunderbirds, who are performing in this weekend's air show in Pease, will be honored guests at Pease International Tradeport on Friday night. The U.S. Special Operations Para-Commandos will parachute into the event from above.

Tickets are available on the Veterans Count website for the event, which is from 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 10. The event will culminate in a special tribute to those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

According to a news release, aircraft and military vehicles will be on display for guests. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will also be available.

Veterans Count, a program of Easter Seals New Hampshire, provides emergency assistance to military service members and their families.

The event is organized by Veterans Count's Seacoast Chapter, and local real estate developer, marketer, and political activist Renee Plummer.