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SJAFB honors local educator with Thunderbirds Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero participant dawns flight equipment in the cockpit of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, during an incentive flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 2, 2025. Smith is a dedicated teacher and North Carolina’s teacher of the year. Her unwavering commitment to serving others, both locally and internationally, spans from life-saving emergency interventions, to consistent volunteer work, and nursing education. Her actions and career embodies the spirit of compassion and service. (U.S. Air Force photo By Senior Airman Taylor Hunter)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Taylor Hunter
VIRIN: 250502-F-TE158-1004.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

280

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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