A Story Of Courage

Retired Air Force Captain Guy Gruters speaks to the Airmen of the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, Thurs., April 25, 2013, about his time as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Gruters, a fighter pilot, was shot down twice over enemy territory and spent more than five years in an enemy prison camp. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rohloff/Released)

Men Of Courage

Retired Air Force Captain Guy Gruters speaks to the Airmen of the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, Thurs., April 25, 2013, about his time as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Gruters, a fighter pilot, was shot down twice over enemy territory and spent more than five years in an enemy prison camp. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rohloff/Released)

Proud Father

Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad, an Air Force electrician serving in the Civil Engineering Squadron at Milwaukee’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, stands courtside at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee with his father, Senior Master Sgt. Phil Harkleroad, Wed., April 3, 2013. Harkleroad, who had recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan, was honored by the Milwaukee Bucks and Waukesha Metal as part of their “Hardwood Homecoming” program and presented the official game ball the team captains prior to the start of the game. (Air National Guard Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin / Released)

Souvenir Ball

Michael Steger of Waukesha Metal hands an autographed souvenir basketball to Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad following a recognition ceremony at center court of the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wed., April 3, 2013. Harkleroad, an electrician serving in the Civil Engineering Squadron of Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing, recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan and was recognized prior to the Bucks game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the “Hardwood Homecoming” program. (Air National Guard Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin / Released)

Show of Thanks

Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad, an Air Force electrician serving in the Civil Engineering Squadron at Milwaukee’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, shakes hands with an NBA referee at center court of the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee Wed., April 3, 2013. Harkleroad, who had recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan, was recognized prior to the Bucks game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of the “Hardwood Homecoming” program. (Air National Guard Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin / Released)

Men In Uniform

Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad is all smiles at center court of the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee Wed., April 3, 2013. Harkleroad, an Air Force electrician serving in the Civil Engineering Squadron at Milwaukee’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, was honored by the Milwaukee Bucks and Waukesha Metal as part of their “Hardwood Homecoming” program. (Air National Guard Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin / Released)