This little light: Tinker teen’s journey from youth to national leader

Jonathan Gorman exchanges a high-five with Col. Cisco Harris, Tinker Air Force Base installation commander, during a surprise celebration at the Tinker Youth Center at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 10, 2026. Tinker leadership joined Youth Center members, family and friends to recognize Gorman’s accomplishment as the National Military Youth of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice

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NIKON Z 6_2

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VR 24-70mm f/2.8E

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SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

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