5-year-old girl battling cancer becomes pilot for the day at MacDill Air Force Base
TAMPA, Fla. - Say hello to Honorary Capt. Ever Young!
The 5-year-old girl who is battling cancer had her wish come true to become a pilot-for-the-day at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
(MacDill Air Force Base)
Ever "was given her official orders to be a pilot-for-the-day from Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th ARW commander," MacDill wrote on Facebook.
Her wish was granted with the help of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
(MacDill Air Force Base)
(MacDill Air Force Base)
During her visit, Capt. Ever Young was able to fly and land a simulator, tour a KC-135 Stratotanker and the Air Traffic Control Tower and enjoy lunch on base.
Way to go, Ever!