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  • Aubrey Armstrong, the Pilot for a Day, and Capt. Joshua James, a 41st Flying Training Squadron T-6 Texan II instructor pilot, kneel on the wing of a T-6 Texan II June 25, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Aubrey’s name was put on the side of the T-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Davis Donaldson)

    Team BLAZE welcomes newest ‘pilot’ during fun-filled day

    Pilots, pink gifts and attention, according to Aubrey Armstrong, there’s not much more a child could ask for. Aubrey had a chance to spend time with pilots at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 25, during her Pilot for a Day opportunity.
  • A pilot and helps zip up a jacket for a young boy

    714th TRS welcomes “Pilot for a Day” at Little Rock AFB

    What do you want to do when you grow up? It is a common question children are asked. Sadly, some children don’t get a chance to fulfil those dreams because of circumstances out of their control. The Pilot for a Day program helps to make some of those dreams come true. Caden Carbajal visited the flight line of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 26, 2019, with the surprising news that he’d be part of the program.
  • Tobias Taylor, Pilot for a Day, points to his name on a T-6 Texan II on the flight line, Dec. 6, 2018, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. While unable to actually fly in an aircraft, Tobias and his family enjoyed many aspects of Columbus AFB including displays of all three 14th Flying Training Wing training aircraft, a personalized tour of the fire department, time in the T-6 flight simulator, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

    5-year-old experiences pilot life for a day at Columbus AFB

    Tobias Taylor, a 5-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibrosis, never lets any of his disadvantages slow him down and with the help of the Pilot for a Day program, Tobias got to experience something new Dec. 6, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
  • Jimmy "LJ" Now smiles at his mother, Samantha Now, as he explores a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 36th Rescue Squadron during a visit Sept. 7, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. As part of his bucket list, LJ wanted to experience the life of a helicopter pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    36th RQS helps leukemia patient live in the Now

    Jimmy “LJ” Now was just another two-year-old boy before he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. He played outside, spent time with his family and became fascinated with planes and helicopters after receiving a military soldiers toy kit for Christmas.
  • Jon Bryant “JB” Orso poses for a photo while touring the Keesler Fire Department during the 403rd Wing’s first Pilot for a Day event April 26, 2016, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Orso, who served as an honorary Air Force Reserve second lieutenant, is in remission after receiving treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Pilot for a Day is a community outreach program for children with a chronic or life-threatening disease or illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    403rd Wing hosts first Pilot for a Day

    Jon Bryant “JB” Orso poses for a photo while touring the Keesler Fire Department during the 403rd Wing’s first Pilot for a Day event April 26, 2016, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Orso, who served as an honorary Air Force Reserve second lieutenant, is in remission after receiving treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Pilot for a Day is a
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