Air Force Major Angela Walker, an Air Battle Manager, poses with a Red Tail Scholarship Foundation Student at LFA’s Eyes Above the Horizon outreach program. [Courtesy: Legacy Flight Academy]
Key Takeaways:
The Legacy Flight Academy (LFA) held its "Eyes Above the Horizon" event in Tuskegee, Alabama, engaging over 80 students to foster interest in aviation and STEM, featuring original Tuskegee Airman Brigadier General Charles McGee.
LFA's core mission is to introduce underrepresented youth to aviation through flight, mentorship, and the legacy of the historic Tuskegee Airmen, proving effective in inspiring students towards aviation careers.
The organization demonstrates a growing impact, having previously flown 114 youth in Charleston, SC, and continues to fundraise for its youth aviation and STEM programs through events like "Tuskegee99."
Last month, the Legacy Flight Academy (LFA) held its “Eyes Above the Horizon” event in Tuskegee, Alabama, where over more than 80 students fostered their interest in aviation.
The event, held at the historic Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, featured another original Tuskegee Airman: Brigadier General Charles McGee.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
