Staff Sergeant Kenneth C. Holston, Jr. is a United States Air Force photojournalist and the 2015 Military Photographer of the Year. Hailing from Texas, Holston has served the Air Force for 13 years. He has an extreme passion for story telling through a variety of media platforms. He’s a motivated individual who loves to learn and push the envelope. His strengths are conflict, combat, spot news, and feature photojournalism.
Holston has embedded with various combat units in support of multiple joint operations across the globe. His skill-set was integral in documenting combat efforts in the fight against terrorism.
Education:
May 2015 – Syracuse University, advanced military photojournalism program (deans list), N.Y.
Oct 2014 – The Eddie Adams Workshop, XXVII (Yellow Team), Jeffersonville, N.Y.
July 2014 – Intermediate Photojournalism Course DINFOS, M.D. (distinguished honor graduate)
July 2012 – Basic Public Affairs Course DINFOS, M.D. (honor graduate)
