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Tyndall Airman goes beyond the uniform to earn ‘Big of the Year’ for bridging base and community

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vicen’te [AA1.1]Thompkins, 337th Air Control Squadron weapons simulation technician, operates a simulation console at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 28, 2026. As a weapons simulation technician, Thompkins creates simulated, high-pressure environments to teach Air Battle Manager students how to make split-second decisions—a skill set he directly applies off-duty to teach local youth how to make smart choices under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Amanda Alvarez)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Amanda Alvarez
VIRIN: 260728-F-VN231-1244.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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