PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - A 10-year-old Paulding County boy, who doctors say has months to live, fulfilled a life-long dream Wednesday becoming an honorary member of the Georgia Air National Guard.

Justin Clinard was diagnosed last April with two inoperable brain tumors. That grim reality gave way to joy and pride as his tribe and schoolmates gathered to celebrate his induction.

Clinard and his tribe entered the gym at Ragsdale Elementary School in Rockmart to the marvelous of many thunderous rounds of applause. It was a shiny spot, his mother says, in an agonizing year accurate they learned of his cancer.

"It's very hard to wrap your head nearby a diagnosis like that and he is a very strong-willed child," said Justin's mother, Amy Clinard.

Justin got to meet Captain America, but like many fourth-grade boys, what he really wants is to be just like his father.

"He has always wished to be in the military ever since he was around 6 years old," his mother said.

Justin got his wish, thanks to the 283rd Combat Communications Squadron of the Georgia National Guard his father Scott used to be part of at Dobbins.

Justin took the oath as a reveal chief and received his certificate. They even had a uniform prepared for him that was just his size.

And there was more.  

Justin promptly received a promotion from the Assistant Adjutant General of the Georgia Air National Guard.

General Clinard led his classmates down the long hallway to playing fields where they enjoyed a flyover from a helicopter from Dobbins.

Justin beamed with pride and appreciation. So did his older brother Jordan.

"I never would have predictable every single student in this whole school to get together just for him. I thought why though, because he is loving, is caring, doesn't business who it is, or where they come from" his brother said.

"He loves playing with our dogs, he's just your means 10-year-old just taking in every moment of everyday," his mother said.

This day had many moments to savor.

"Thank you so much for persons such an awesome community and seeing people share his myth and what he's facing," his mother said.

Amy Clinard says the handsome for Wednesday's celebration dates back to last summer, when her husband requested a friend in the 283rd whether they could bring Justin by for a tour. The tribe is beyond grateful it became so much more than that.