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save the date for Colonel Mark W. Tillman's Zero Fail Mission discussion - details are on https://www.mga.edu/jennings-lecture-series/index.php

Mark your calendars to join us on Sept. 10, 2026 for this special event. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

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Guest Speaker

Colonel (Ret.) Mark W. Tillman

Former Commander of Air Force One on 9/11 "Zero Fail Mission"

Read more about Colonel Tillman

Discussion Topic

Zero Fail Mission

At the controls on September 11, 2001, Colonel (Ret.) Mark W. Tillman safeguarded the President and led historic missions, including the first flight of a Commander-in-Chief into an active war zone. A 30-year Air Force veteran and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, Colonel Tillman shares a compelling firsthand perspective on leadership and courage under pressure.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, September 10th, 2026
  • Location: Hatcher Conference Center, MGA Macon Campus (100 University Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206)
  • Reception: 6:00 p.m.
  • Lecture: 7:00 p.m.