Senior NCO's son accepted to the Air Force Academy
Erik Ruiz and his father, Master Sgt. Ben Ruiz, check out an F-16 static display in the 162nd Fighter Wing air park. Sergeant Ruiz is an avionics technician with 22 years of experience at the wing. Erik is currently a freshman at the Air Force Academy pursuing his dream to become a fighter pilot. (Air National Guard Photo by Capt. Gabe Johnson)