Lieutenant Kathryn Glynn, Tillman Military Scholar
A mother of two, the wife of a marine, and a naval officer and pilot who performed a search and rescue mission over the Persian Gulf to save the lives of four fellow aviators barely scratches the surface in the story of Lieutenant Kathryn Glynn. With a desire to continue her service in a different role, Kathryn has enrolled at Harvard University’s prestigious Kennedy School of Government and is pursuing her Master’s degree in public policy. It is with this experience and education that Kathryn plans to bridge the gap between the policy and operational realities of national security.

First Lieutenant Michael Trent, Tillman Military Scholar
Driven by a desire for public service and deeply affected by the events of
September 11, 2001, First Lieutenant Michael Trent changed his life course and enlisted in the Marine Corps. Michael now seeks to continue his education so that he can team up with his wife, a nurse practitioner, and pursue their joint dream of owning and operating a nonprofit pediatric health clinic to increase access to health care for underprivileged children at home and abroad.

Master Sergeant William “Spanky” Gibson, Tillman Military Scholar
After losing his left leg to a snipers’ bullet, Marine Corps Master Sergeant William “Spanky” Gibson endured months of difficult rehabilitation and rigorous physical therapy. He went on to train and compete in triathlons and became the first ever amputee to be redeployed to the front lines. Now enrolled at the University of Maryland - University College and studying psychology, he works with other disabled veterans and wants to spend his life helping veterans overcome mental health problems.