Capt. Benjamin Fischer, 104th Fighter Wing pilot, takes off in an F-15C Eagle for Maj. John Stout's final flight, Jan. 10, 2025, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass. Maj. Stout's final ride in the F-15 resulted in more than 1,100 hours flown in the legendary aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Jay Hewitt)