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Congressman Glenn Davis Holds Office Hours in Madison

Date: 08 23 1954
Description: Two visitors waiting to meet congressman Glenn Davis (R-Waukesha) in Madison are Cadet Robert A. Ross, who was appointed to the West Point Military Academy...
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Truax Field Airman Receives Honors

Date: 12 31 1954
Description: Truax Base commander, Col. Frederick J. Nelander, after presenting the Purple Heart and the Air Medal to Lt. Edward G. Izbicky. The airman won the decorati...
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Military Pilot Preparing for Flight

Date: 05 22 1957
Description: Air Guard Lt. Dan Torphy preparing for a training flight from Truax Field by putting on a long white scarf (an old tradition for pilots) in the locker room...
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Military Pilot Preparing for Flight

Date: 05 22 1957
Description: Air Guard Lt. Dan Torphy preparing for a training flight from Truax Field by putting on a Mae West life preserver over his flight suit. He is being helped ...
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Chief Warrant Officer Sam Gubner Retires

Date: 12 31 1954
Description: Chief Warrant Officer Sam Gubner (center) and Col. Frederick Nelander, Truax Field commander, return the salute of Maj. John Pedigo (left), commander of t...
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Military Pilot Preparing for Flight

Date: 05 22 1957
Description: Air Guard Lt. Dan Torphy preparing for a training flight from Truax Field by attending a briefing for pilots by Capt. William Korbe of the 176th squadron o...
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Truax Assistant Protocol Officer

Date: 08 22 1958
Description: Second Lieutenant P. J. Tulley, Assistant Protocol Officer at Truax Field.
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Chief Warrant Officer Sam Gubner Retires

Date: 12 31 1954
Description: A Truax Field color guard stands at attention, and Truax Field personnel are at parade rest in a field hangar at the start of a ceremony honoring Chief War...
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National Forest Products Research Society Conference

Date: 06 24 1958
Description: Two military commanders visiting at the luncheon meeting of the National Forest Products Research Society. Brig. General William H. Wise (left) is of the 3...
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Chief Warrant Officer Sam Gubner Retires

Date: 12 31 1954
Description: Chief Warrant Officer Sam Gubner (left) is presented with a plaque upon retirement by Major John Pedigo, representing the men of the 432nd squadron at Trua...
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: A line of well-wishers waiting in the State Capitol to greet Governor and Mrs. Gaylord Nelson after the inauguration ceremonies.
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American Society of Tool Engineers Institute

Date: 11 19 1953
Description: Four men at coffee break at the Maple Bluff Country Club. From left to right are: Jack Murray and A.G. Hoffner from Gisholt Machine Company; Lt. Richard Go...
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Truax Field Control Tower

Date: 12 22 1953
Description: Edward C. Waffle, in charge of the tower for the Air Force, is talking with a pilot from the Truax Field control tower by speaking into a handheld radio tr...
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Memorial Day Event at Central High School

Date: 05 30 1957
Description: Pausing after playing "Onward, Christian Soldiers," two tuba players in the 32nd Infantry division band are watching the ceremonies on the stage for Memori...
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New Truax Field Officers Club

Date: 12 05 1953
Description: Guests at the Truax Field Officers Club formal "debt party" and dance celebrating the opening of the new clubhouse. Left to right: Lt. Col. Robert J. and L...
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New Truax Field Officers Club

Date: 12 05 1953
Description: Guests at the Truax Field Officers Club formal "debt party" and dance celebrating the opening of the new clubhouse. Major William I. Ryrom, director of ma...
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Savings Bonds Sales Campaign

Date: 05 14 1958
Description: "Airman 2/C Don R. Roberts, Truax Field, is shown purchasing his portion of 'Share in America' — 15 U.S. $50 savings bonds. Roberts, a native of Wichita Fa...
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New Truax Field Officers Club

Date: 12 05 1953
Description: Guests at the Truax Field Officers Club formal "debt party" and dance celebrating the opening of the new clubhouse. Left to right: Lt. Col. Harry W. Shoup,...
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New Truax Field Officers Club

Date: 12 05 1953
Description: Guests at the Truax Field Officers Club formal "debt party" and dance celebrating the opening of the new clubhouse. Left to right: Capt. Russell Fredrickso...
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New Truax Field Officers Club

Date: 12 05 1953
Description: Guests at the Truax Field Officers Club formal "debt party" and dance celebrating the opening of the new clubhouse. Darlene Simmons is shown providing a "l...

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