Souvenir

Milwaukee Bucks point guard and team captain Monta Ellis autographs a souvenir basketball for Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad Wed., April 3, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. 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)

"ICE"

“Ice,” the official game ball for the Milwaukee Bucks game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. SrA Jefferson Harkleroad presented “Ice” to the Bucks team captain Monta Ellis at center court as part of their “Hardwood Homecoming” program Wed., April 3, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Harkleroad, an Air Force electrician serving in the Civil Engineering Squadron at Milwaukee’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, returned from a deployment in Afghanistan and was recognized by the crowd prior to the game. (Air National Guard Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin / Released)

Flight to the North Pole

Lauren Sharp tells Santa what is on her Christmas list at the Flight to the North Pole at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Dec. 8, 2012. Twelve families with children in the care of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin participated in the event put on by military and civilian volunteers. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna Hildebrand / released).

Great Lakes Fly-In

Brig. Gen. Omer Lavoie, commander Joint Task Force, Ontario, addresses a panel of military leaders and federal agency members during the 2012 Great Lakes Fly-In, at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Milwaukee, Dec. 7, 2012. This meeting provides an opportunity to get those entities responsible for consequence management of the Great Lakes region together to discuss preparedness and determine if ways exist to enhance overall readiness. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy M. Wilson / released).

The Delivery

Staff Sgt. Leah Rogers winds up to deliver the ceremonial first pitch Miller Park in Milwaukee Wed., Sept. 12, 2012. Rogers, a Financial Management Specialist at the 128th Air Refueling Wing, recently returned home from an overseas deployment and was selected to represent the Wisconsin Air National Guard unit prior to the Brewers’ game against the Atlanta Braves. (Air National Guard Photo by 2nd Lt. Nathan Wallin / Released)

The Pitch

Wisconsin Air National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Leah Rogers throws out the first at Miller Park in Milwaukee Wed., Sept. 12, 2012. Rogers, a Financial Management Specialist at the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee was selected for the honor in recognition of her recent deployment. (Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Wenzel / Released)