The Brief
- Mark Tillman, the 12th presidential pilot who flew Air Force One on 9/11, spoke at a JROTC scholarship fundraiser hosted by the Polk Education Foundation in Lakeland, Florida.
- An endowed scholarship was announced in Tillman’s name, with student Jolimar Rosario receiving the first $1,000 award to help pay for college.
- The luncheon raised about $30,000 to support JROTC students in Polk County Public Schools, which has more than 3,000 cadets across the district.
LAKELAND, Fla. – The nation’s 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
The backstory:
Retired Col. Mark Tillman was the featured speaker at the Polk Education Foundation’s JROTC scholarship benefit luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland.…