Maj. Joshua Hernandez, 144th Fighter Wing pilot, talks to U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Max Wilkinson aboard an F-15 Eagle on the base flight line Dec. 30, 2014. The 144th FW was able to give Wilkinson the opportunity to experience flying in the back seat of an F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Klynne Pearl Serrano)