An “Honorary Squadron Membership” certificate, flight patch and aviator scarf was presented to Kodey Deuz a child battling aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency and mitral regurgitation, by Col. Mike Merritt, 15th Operations Group commander, left, at the KC-135 Squadron building, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2013. Kodey and family were guests of the 15th Wing as part of the Pilot for a Day program that gives children with serious or chronic conditions a special day and a break from whatever challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)