Seven-year-old boy who beat leukemia becomes a pilot for a day

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, pins the rank of Lt. Col. onto seven-year-old Noah Branscum, pilot for a day, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 9, 2021. Branscum received his own flight suit along with unit patches and his name tape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson
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NIKON D850

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2000

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