Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, welcomes "Pilot for a Day" candidate Gabe Tesch to the start of his training March 1, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Gabe spent the day visiting several workcenters throughout the base receiving hands on instruction and briefings on what it takes to be a KC-135 pilot. The "Pilot for a Day" program provides disadvantaged or seriously ill children a chance to spend the day with members of the Washington Air National Guard training as an honorary pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Stewart/Released)