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SJAFB honors local educator with Thunderbirds Hometown Hero

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Corey Harrison, flight chief and aircrew flight equipment specialist assigned to the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", secures gear on Heather Smith,​​ a participant of the Hometown Hero program, on May 2, 2025 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo By Senior Airman Taylor Hunter)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Taylor Hunter
VIRIN: 250502-F-TE158-1001.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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