Soaring into Retirement: Superintendent Honored with Thunderbird Flight

Dr. Jason Simeroth waves from the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., June 27, 2025. Simeroth reached 9.1 G’s during the Thunderbirds Hometown Hero flight, which marked the beginning of his retirement weekend. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Paul Shirk)

PHOTO BY: Paul Shirk

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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/2500

ISO

900

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