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OPERATION MILITARY SALUTE
Operation Military Salute, November 4th, 2011, from 2:00-4:00pm, is a jointly manned event between the PTSD Foundation of America and the Houston West Chamber of Commerce. This event, formerly known as the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Salute to Veterans has a seven-year history and was originally formed to honor Veterans only. Both the PTSD Foundation and the Houston West Chamber believe that by expanding and including all military we can honor a wider and more extensive group and raise larger dollars to support our many efforts. The original Salute to Veterans event was small event (60 attendees) and grew to a height of 600 attendees, and this year we expect to have over 4,000 in attendance. Second Baptist Church, Woodway Campus, has agreed to provide the location for this year’s event based upon a 4500 seating capacity and resources available to hold this event.
This year’s Operation Military Salute will be Houston’s most memorable and spectacular public event and will honor all military branches including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp and Coast Guard whether Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired, or former members of the Armed Forces. A highlight of this year’s event will take place when we will honor several outstanding patriots with the 2011 Texas Heart of Service Award.
In addition to the 800 military heroes we expect to have in attendance, we are honored to have Mike Thornton, US Navy, Medal of Honor Recipient as one of our guest speakers. Wayne Newton who has toured as a performer in every conflict since Vietnam will make a special guest appearance and Darryl Worley, Nash 3 & Kevin Black will be among our celebrity performers. Other Special Guests will include Texas dignitaries, members of the State Senate and Congress, military leadership, local celebrities, and members of PTSD Foundation of America Board of Directors, Members of the Houston West Chamber Board of Directors, The Houston Texans, and the media.
Wings Over Houston Airshow is a sponsor of this event.
For more information, please download these PDF documents or visit these websites:
9-11 HEROES RUN
Come join the Travis Manion Foundation as we run to honor our Heroes. The 2011 9/11 Heroes Run is a 5K run/walk that is bringing communities together throughout the country this September 11th. Our goal is to never forget the sacrifices of all of the Heroes of September 11th - veteran, first responder, and civilian. We honor the fallen by challenging the living. This is a run for charity with proceeds going to support the communities who keep us safe. Volunteer, run, or just come out and watch – it promises to be a great time.
The Houston run will be at Ellington Airport. Registration after 9/2/11 is $30 paid onsite. Registration onsite opens at 7:30am, with opening ceremonies at 8:30am and the 5K run/walk begins at 9:03am.
If you're undecided about participating ask yourself, "if not me, then who..."
Wings Over Houston Airshow is a supporter of this event.
Scenes from 2011 Heroes Run at Ellington Airport
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarship Program
Please note: The deadline for submitting the application has passed.
The Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program is intended to assist and reward students who have demonstrated academic potential, leadership, and extracurricular involvement in aviation or a related field. Students in good academic standing who have completed at least two academic years of full-time college work, or 60 credit hours, and plan to continue their education at any college or university, are eligible for these scholarships. Applicants pursuing an academic degree directly associated with aviation, aeronautics, or aerospace will receive priority. The degree of association will be one of the selecting factors.
The Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that for 2011 we will be awarding up to five scholarships, valued from $1,000 to $5,000 to selected college students.
Eligibility and Requirements
 The applicant's legal residence must be in Harris County, Texas or one of the contiguous counties surrounding Harris County. These counties are Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Waller, Montgomery, Liberty, and Chambers. A photocopy of a Texas Driver's License or other proof of residence must be included with the application. Residency requirement is waived for members of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets (see package for details).The applicant must have completed at least two academic years of full-time college work or sixty semester hours of credit at the time of applying for this scholarship. Students entering or enrolled in graduate studies are also eligible.
The applicant must have a college grade point average of not less than 3.0 (a B average) on a 4.0 scale.
The applicant must be currently enrolled as a full time student in an accredited college or university, and be planning to enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours (full time) each semester during the year of the awarded scholarship.
The applicant's academic course work shall be such as to provide entry into some career field that is associated with aviation or aerospace. Applicants pursuing an academic degree directly associated with aviation, aeronautics, or aerospace will receive priority; the degree of association will be one of the selecting factors.
Students who receive an award are eligible to reapply in succeeding years. It should be stressed that renewal is not automatic. To apply for a renewal, an individual must complete a new application.
Applicants must be either citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Scholarship Application
The requirements and application forms in Adobe Acrobat PDF format are available from teh link below. You may open this PDF in your browser and do a "File->Save As..." or you may right-click your mouse on this and click "Save Target As..." to download your own copy. If you need to install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, please see the link a the bottom of this page.
Application deadline was June 30, 2011
Please note: The deadline for submitting the application has passed. Please use the below download document as an example to prepare to apply next year.
2011 Scholarship Winners
Wings Over Houston Airshow 2011 scholarship recipients:
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2011 Scholarship Winners (l to r) - Scholarship Chair Steve Sehnert, James Forkner, Jessica Miniutti, Julia Hall, and Regie Richardson III. Not pictured: Ricky Garcia and Michael Hughes.
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James Forkner is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in aerospace engineering. A member of the University of Texas' Air Force ROTC, Forkner plans to enter the Air Force and pursue a graduate degree in aerospace sciences following graduation.
Richard "Ricky" Garcia is studying for his master's degree in industrial and organizational pyshcology at Louisiana Tech University where he received his bachelor's degree in professional aviation earlier this year. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Garcia plans to pursue employment in the airline industry.
Michael Hughes is a junior at Baylor University pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. During high school, Hughes participated in several workshops and aerospace programs at the Johnson Space Center. Following graduation, he plans to seek a career supporting a manned space flight, either by NASA or private ventures.
Reginald "Reggie" Richardson III, a junior at Texas Southern University, is majoring in aviation science and computer science. After graduation, he plans to enter the military service with the goal to join the military test flight program.
The Emyre Barrios Robinson Memorial Scholarship is a recent addition to the Wings Over Houston Scholarship program in honor of Emyre Barrios Robinson who served on the Wings Over Houston Airshow Executive Comittee for over ten years. The scholarship is available exclusively to San Jacinto College students who are nominated by the faculty and have completed their first year of college.
Julia Hall, a repeat recipient, will receive her Associate's degree in aviation this fall from San Jacinto College. Following graduation, Hall plans to continue her studies at a four-year university pursuring a career in professional aviation.
Jessica Miniutti is studying aeronautical technology at San Jacinto College with the goal of becoming a flight instructor. After graduation, Miniutti plans to enter the commercial airline industry.
Download the Press Release from Wings Over Houston Airshow:
SPECIAL SHOW
A barrier-free Special Show entertains several thousand physically challenged children and adults and annually precedes Airshow weekend. The invitation-only show features many of the same flying acts, military vehicles and aircraft (and none of the crowds) of the weekend show. Hundreds of volunteers donate their time to produce the Special Show.
More information, volunteer and registration forms can be found on our Special Show page.
Special Show
WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW PHOTO CONTEST
Congratulations to the top three winners in our first Wings Over Houston Airshow Photo Contest. Entrants submitted up to three original photographs taken at the 2010 Wings Over Houston Airshow. All entries were then voted on by the public to narrow the field to ten finalists. A panel of judges composed of professional photographers and select Airshow staff then selected the top three winners. The winners are shown below.
"Fortress at Sunrise"
by Judy Bell
Grand Prize: Sunrise Photo Tour and Photo Pit Combination Pass for both days of the Airshow
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"Corsair Sunrise"
by Angelo Bufalino
Second Prize: Photo Pit Pass for one day of the Airshow
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"Thunder Bird is GO!"
by David Avila
Third Prize: Sunrise Photo Tour Pass for one day of the Airshow
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Additionally, the seven other top ten finalists were each awarded an Honorable Mention prize of a General Admission ticket.
LLOYD P. NOLEN AWARD
Each year, the Wings Over Houston Airshow honors an individual, organization, company or corporation dedicated to the promotion or advancement of aviation. The honoree is announced at the Airshow Media Day preceding the Airshow.
Pevious Lloyd P. Nolan honorees include Deborah Rihn-Harvey, Gordon Bethune, Gene Kranz, Maybelle Fletcher, Ralph Royce, Herb Kelleher, Charles Hutchins, Tuskegee Airmen, Joe Foss, Captain John W. Young, Brigadier General David “Tex” Hill, Marvin “Lefty” Gardner, Vic Agather, Bob Hoover, Anthony LeVier, Burt Rutan, Major General Joe Engle, Mayor General William Anders, Paul Poberezny, the 147th Fighter Wing/111th Fighter Squadron of the Texas Air National Guard, General Reg Urschler and Gene Soucy.
Tora, Tora, Tora Selected as 2011 Recipient
Wings Over Houston Airshow is pleased to recognize Tora, Tora, Tora as the recipient of the 2011 Lloyd P. Nolen Lifetime Achievement in Aviation Award, which honors individuals, organizations, companies and corporations dedicated to the promotion or advancement of aviation. As one of the most dramatic and visual acts in the air show industry, Tora, Tora, Tora performs twelve to sixteen airshows a year in the United States and Canada with its re-creation of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Members of Tora, Tora, Tora - the recipient of the 2011 Lloyd P. Nolen Lifetime Achievement in Aviation Award
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Tora, Tora, Tora began nearly 40 years ago when six replica Japanese aircraft were donated to the Commemorative Air Force. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows, which debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. A living history lesson, Tora’s re-creation provides breathtaking smoke, fire and explosions from the pyrotechnics team as a professional announcer explains the purpose, history and performance to the crowd. With the motto “Lest We Forget,” the Tora group flies with the intention to help individuals throughout the world understand that war does not discriminate in the pain it causes.
The act’s excellence in the industry was recognized in 2001 with the Art Scholl Award of Showmanship, one of the two highest distinctions awarded by the International Council of Air Shows, the premier air show industry trade association. Comprised entirely of volunteers, Mark Allen, Tora Lead; Gordon Webb, Pyro Lead; and the two announcers, Ken Crites and Roger Gauert, provide the leadership to the Tora team of pilots, crew and 12 aircraft.
Download the 2011 Press Release from Wings Over Houston Airshow:
B.S.A. AVIATION MERIT BADGE CLINIC
We apologize for the late notice, but due to circumstances unrelated to the Aviation Merit Badge clinic, the Civil Air Patrol will not be participating in the Airshow and the Aviation Merit Badge clinic WILL NOT BE HELD this year.
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A Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge clinic is sponsored and produced by the Civil Air Patrol and will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 10:00am at the Civil Air Patrol display. CAP members who are also Scouters and registered Merit Badge Counselors will cover all of the merit badge requirements so Scouts can leave the airshow that day having completed the badge. Scouts must bring a BSA Merit Badge card signed by your leader to the session.
 The clinic is the same each day, so Scouts may attend either day. Scouts must be present at the CAP display when the clinic begins at 10:00am to participate. The merit badge clinic is free (Airshow ticket required for entry to show area).
If you have questions, please visit our Contact Us page and use the "Aviation Merit Badge Clinic" subject option.
Please download and print the merit badge clinic workbook and bring it with you to your session. You will complete it during the clinic:
 2011 Aviation Merit Badge Clinic Workbook
Unit Leaders/Parents — Register your youth here for the merit badge clinic:
We apologize for the late notice, but due to circumstances unrelated to the Aviation Merit Badge clinic, the Civil Air Patrol will not be participating in the Airshow and the Aviation Merit Badge clinic WILL NOT BE HELD this year.
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AIRSHOW BENFITS
Wings Over Houston Airshow, is a production of the Commemorative Air Force, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is one of the largest civic events in Metropolitan Houston. Among it's major purposes and beneficiaries are:
To promote an event for the entire family, promote the city of Houston, to gain national recognition for the City and the Airshow.
To promote patriotism, awareness of former and current military assets protecting our nation and the world.
To perpetuate the spirit in which such combat aircraft were flown in the defense of our nation, in the memory and hearts of all Americans.
To honor men & women who served and currently are serving in the military and those based here in Houston.
To honor and perpetuate the memory of those men and women whose personal sacrifices during the six years between 1939-1945 resulted in the preservation of FREEDOM for Americans and the liberation of those suffering from repression and hatred.
To “KEEP `EM FLYING” by providing funds to acquire, restore, and maintain WWII, and other historical aircraft for the benefit of educating the public and helping to preserve the history of these unique aircraft that protected our great nation.
To establish educational scholarships in the engineering and aviation fields for local area students.
To produce a “SPECIAL SHOW” on Friday exclusively for the physically challenged.
To support Aviation Career Education Academy (ACE) summer camp for high school juniors and seniors interested in aviation careers.
To benefit “AT RISK” students as WOH volunteers.
To benefit many non profit and charitable organizations.
One of Houston's largest non-profit civic events, the Wings Over Houston Airshow proceeds are used to sponsor the Wings Over Houston Scholarship Program for college students studying for careers in aviation, Aviation Career Education (ACE) Summer Academy for high school juniors and seniors interested in aviation, Commemorative Air Force aircraft restoration and flying historical programs, Exchange Club of Sugar Land, Rotary Club, and many other area non-profit groups.
Our Airshow is organized as an educational event that provides community entertainment, celebrations of patriotism, military recruiting opportunities and aviation awareness.
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