MSgt Rick Sforza

MSgt Rick Sforza

Dates of Service: Oct 1996 - Jun 2010
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Conceive, execute and assign photographic assignments for staff photographers for 2 daily newspapers, websites and 2 monthly magazines. Set priorities/deadlines to determine photo usage for online, social media and print, for breaking news and feature stories. Development and promotion of our photography through use of digital content and social media branding on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Military Experiences

Oct 1996 - Jun 2010
4 CTCS
Aerial Combat Photographer
Deployed world-wide to document and support Department of Defense activities during war, contingency and humanitarian operations, acquiring still media imagery in controlled, uncontrolled and combat environments. Coordinated with a variety of Department of Defense agencies to determine the use of imagery as it may apply special collections, presentations, layout and design, technical reports, and photographic displays. Special assignment, photographer for Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, Chief and Commander, of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
Jun 1977 - Jun 1987
Photographer's Mate

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Sep 1983 - May 1984

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Syracuse, NY United States

Oct 1981 - Dec 1981

Defense Information School Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN United States

Oct 1979 - Nov 1979

Still Documentary Photography U.S. Naval Schools of Photography, NAS Pensacola, FL United States

Aug 1977 - Nov 1977

Photographer's Mate School U.S. Naval Schools of Photography, NAS Pensacola, FL United States

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