Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Clayton Lenhardt, Aug. 19-25

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  • By Public Affairs staff
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Editor's Note: Pride of the Pack Airmen are performers chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Rank and name: Senior Airman Clayton Lenhardt
Unit: 8th Fighter Wing
Duties: Photojournalist
Hometown: Roxana, Ill.
Hobbies: Movies, Reading, Video Games and Bowling
Favorite music: 80's Music, Queen
Follow on: Scott Air Force Base
Last good movie you saw: Flash Gordon
Best thing you've done here: Taking photos in the backseat of an F-16 would have to be the best thing I've done in my short time here.

What he did: Lenhardt published the 8th Fighter Wing and Republic of Korea 35th Fighter Group Friendship Flight story and photos. More than 90 images accessioned to Defense Imagery Management Operations Center. Lenhardt penned a print story reaching more than 500,000 readers across the world.

These photos are integral to building public trust and support within the Republic of Korea and throughout the Pacific. Also, these images reached more than 2,700 viewers across social media platforms, further creating a 2 percent viral rate on Facebook.

He performed critical Public Affairs Support for a two-day Air Force chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force visit. Published seven images of the Air Force's top-two senior leaders and their spouses. These images are critical to Airman engagement and furthering the leadership 's message throughout Pacific Air Forces. Air Force Public Affairs lauded the 8th FW PA office as "Best PA support so far!"

Lenhardt found time to guarantee 100 percent of the wing studio photography mission. He covered 16 studio appointments -- guaranteeing recognition of Airmen across the Wolf Pack.
Lenhardt also welcomed 26 newcomers to the Wolf Pack and briefed the Public Affairs and Community Relations missions.

-Submitted by Capt. Holly Hess