U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jesse McCarley, left, 121st Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight chief, interacts with “Pilot for a Day” participant Jeremiah Hawkins at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 15, 2023. McCarley was paired with Hawkins as his “Wingman for Life” and his companion and tour guide while on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)