Technical Sergeant Jensen Stidham
Technical Sergeant Jensen Stidham is a multimedia producer assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing public affairs. He is the training monitor, ensuring all required upgrade training tasks get completed. In addition, he reviews photos, print articles and videos to increase effectiveness of published media content. In Stidham’s Air Force capacity, he photographs historical events, official functions, passport and official photos for awards and packages. He also acts as a liaison between the military, the public and the media by escorting visitors on base for tours; escorting media on base for interviews and story gathering; and answering any questions and queries the public or media have related to the base and military.
ASSIGNMENTS
June 2013, photojournalist of Public Affairs, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
July 2016, Military Photojournalism Program, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.
July 2017, photojournalist of Public Affairs, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, A.Z.
June 2020, photojournalist of Public Affairs, 512th Airlift Wing, Dover AFB, D.E.
(Current as of July 2022)
AWARDS
2020 – Communications Excellence NCO of the Year (AF Reserve)
2019 – Public Affairs Communications Excellence Award, F-35 Demo Team (USAF)
2017 – 1st Place, Military Photographer of the Year, Air Education & Training (USAF)
1st Place, Feature Photo, Air Education & Training (USAF)
1st Place, Air Force Storyteller of the Year, Air Education & Training (USAF)
HM, Feature Photo, Associated Collegiate Press
2016 – 1st Place, Picture Story, U.S. Air Force
2015 – 1st Place, Picture Story Intermediate, D.C. Shoot Off Workshop
2014 - 3rd Place, Outstanding New Photographer, Air Combat Command (USAF)
2013 – 1st Place, Outstanding New Photographer, Air Combat Command (USAF)
