What was your primary goal with this photograph?
This made a great photojournalism story. The 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard honored the USAF Thunderbirds at a block party at downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This Medal of Honor Recipient story was unexpected and a pleasant surprise. According to the 122nd FW Commander, this Vietnam Medal of Honor Soldier is from the Northeast Indiana area.
Can you walk us through your thought process when you were making this image?
I took a few photographs. This one with the 122nd FW Commander introducing the Retired Army, Sgt. First Class. Another photo was a civilian praising him and two by himself. One photo was saluting and one speaking.
If you had to describe this photograph in three words, what would they be?
Surprise, bravery, honor
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