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F-22 Raptors, Blue Angels participate in 2010 Milwaukee Air and Water Show

The Air Force F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, Navy Blue Angels and an Air Force KC-135G Stratotanker sit on the ramp of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Gen. Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, on Friday, June 11, 2010. The aircraft participated in the 2010 Milwaukee Air and Water Show, showcasing the capabilities and superiority of U.S. military air assets by performing demonstrations near the Milwaukee shoreline. The F-22 Raptors are stationed at Langley Air Force Base, VA; the Blue Angels are stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL; and the KC-135G Stratotanker is stationed at the 128th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wilson / Released)

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A Colonel's Words

Col. Ted Metzgar, commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, addresses a gathering of 70 people during the Kiwanis Club Luncheon held during Milwaukee Armed Forces Week on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. The 128 ARW was recognized for its accomplishments, both locally and globally, and the wing was inducted into the Kiwanis Club’s Hall of Fame. (Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Rohloff/released)

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A Luncheon of Fame

Col. Ted Metzgar, commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, stands at attention as Dr. Tom Buck, the Civic Dinner Dance co-chairman, reads the proclamation for the wing’s induction into the Kiwanis Club’s Hall of Fame during the Kiwanis Club Luncheon on May 12, 2010, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. (Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Rohloff/released)

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Recognizing the U.S. Military's Service Components

Guests listen as service component songs are played by the 132nd Army Band during the 30th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Civic Dinner Dance held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing at Gen. Mitchell International Airport. Approximately 400 people attended the dinner dance, including military members from throughout Wisconsin, elected state and local officials, and local area citizens. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tom Sobczyk/released)

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Army Capt. Brian Barth Explains the Role of the Sapper

Army Capt. Brian Barth, company commander of the 951st Engineer Company “Sapper,” 724th Engineer Battalion, gives a presentation of his company’s deployment to Afghanistan. Capt. Barth was the guest speaker for the 2010 Milwaukee Civic Dinner Dance held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tom Sobczyk/released)

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The 2010 Civic Dinner Dance Begins

Col. Ted Metzgar, commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing, introduces the distinguished visitors to the 30th anniversary of the Milwaukee Civic Dinner Dance. Col. Metzgar welcomed the nearly-400 guests to his wing and wished them an enjoyable and entertaining evening. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tom Sobczyk/released)

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Rally Up!

Team members from the 128th Air Refueling Wing security forces squadron react to enemy fire while performing annual training at Gen. Mitchell International Airport on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The training events reinforced techniques and procedures for use while deployed or at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wilson/Released)

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Caution! Take Cover

Staff Sgt. Cody Beran, a 128th Air Refueling Wing security forces team member, leads a combat patrol during an annual training exercise at Gen. Mitchell International Airport on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The training reinforced land navigation and reactive fire techniques for security forces personnel, and it prepared the team members for their operations at home station and while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wilson/Released)

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Hans Billerbeck

The exterior of Hans’s tailor shop on South Kinnickinnic Ave. in Milwaukee. Billerbeck opened the shop in 1972 after spending 12 years at St. John’s Military Academy in Delafield, Wis.

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Hans Billerbeck

A rack of completed uniforms await pick up at Han’s Tailor shop.

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Hans Billerbeck

For every uniform, Billerbeck sews on two rank insignias on the sleeves, the name tape above the right chest pocket, the “US AIR FORCE” tape above the left chest pocket and in some cases the functional badges specific to each job duty (AFSC).

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Hans Billerbeck

Completed uniforms line wall at Billerbeck’s tailor shop in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

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Hans Billerbeck

Hans Billerbeck in his shop, Saturday, 6 March 2010.

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Hans Billerbeck

Hans Billerbeck sews on a name tape to an ABU top

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Hans Billerbeck

Hans Billerbeck sews on the US AIR FORCE patch. Billerbeck estimates that, at four uniforms per Airmen, he has sewn patches, stripes and name tapes on nearly 800 new ABUs for 128th Airmen.

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128 ARW Airmen Prove They're Fit to Fight

MILWAUKEE -- Airmen from the 128th Air Refueling Wing perform their annual physical training test at Cudahy High School on the morning of Saturday, April 10, 2010. The PT test was one of the wing's last testing sessions before the new Air Force fitness standards come into effect in July.

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The 128th ARW thanks the Milwaukee Admirals

Capt. Aaron Gulczynski presents a certificate of appreciation to Mr. John Bitter of the Milwaukee Admirals. Mr. Bitter is the group ticket sales manager for the Admirals and for the past 3 years has supported the Wing with discounted tickets and great seats close to the ice. The 128th had its annual hockey night on January 22nd against the Chicago Wolves with 83 tickets spoken for by members of the wing.

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Command Chief Master Sergeant Parlato

Chief Master Sergeant Joseph A. Parlato is the Wing Command Chief for the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. He serves to advise the Commander on all enlisted matters, including all issues affecting the command's mission and operations, and the readiness, training, utilization, morale, technical and professional development and quality of life of all enlisted members in the organization.

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Air Force Sergeants Association: helping us to help Airmen

Tech Sgt Courtney Rodgers, a 128 ARW intelligence analyst, receives information about the Air Force Sergeants Association from Jean Kolwitz, a senior advisor for Auxiliary Chapter 851 of AFSA, on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Members of Auxiliary Chapter 851 were at Sijan Hall to raise funds for their programs involving the shipment of care packages to Airmen deployed or stationed overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Nathan Wallin/released)

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