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by SSgt Kenneth Holston

Major Thomas Sherman, 786th Security Forces Squadron, commander, loads the bus after ensuring all of his troops are accounted for, July 9, 2008, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Maj. Sherman and other 786th SFS members are supporting a jump exercise in an undisclosed location over southern Germany.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

It’s easy for someone to call themselves a leader, but leading by example is where the real challenge is presented. Capturing images of Maj. Thomas Sherman always drove that point home for me. He physically led his team of Security Forces “Ravens” to unimaginable heights during every troop drop. The joy of photographing a commander that believed he should be the first onto the battlefield and last off was like no other