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    "Pilot for a Day" at the 179th Airlift Wing [Image 14 of 24]

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    Two individuals stand on a military airfield tarmac, both shielding their eyes to look skyward. An adult in U.S. Air Force ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage stands beside a child dressed in an olive green flight suit holding an orange marshalling wand. The setting appears to be a military air base, likely during an airshow or special event given the child's participation.

    MANSFIELD, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2019

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Harwood 

    179th Cyberspace Wing

    Airman First Class Vanessa Pauly, maintainer, helps Ayden Houston marshall the C-130H Hercules after being named an honorary "Pilot for a Day" as part of a special event, Sept. 15, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 164th Airlift Squadron collaborated with “A Special Wish Foundation” of Cleveland, Ohio, to provide Ayden with this unique experience he could share with his family who have been battling a variety of health issues with Ayden since birth. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2019
    Date Posted: 09.17.2019 16:58
    Photo ID: 5758789
    VIRIN: 190915-Z-XQ637-2025
    Resolution: 3936x2624
    Size: 1.39 MB
    Location: MANSFIELD, OHIO, US
    Web Views: 53
    Downloads: 11

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