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Committee Leadership

Mr. Edward Hamilton State Chair
Mr. Darrell Johnson State Vice Chair
Mr. Erwin Gutzwiller Ombudsman/Training Director
Vacant Public Affairs Director
Mr. Frank Blalock Military Outreach Director
Mr. Matt Segal Employer Outreach Director
David Rodriquez West Area Chair
Mr. Ken Oppenheim Northeast Area Chair
Mr. Mabry Martin North Central Area Chair
Mr. Kevin Spalding South Central Area Chair
Mr. Erwin Gutzwiller Southeast Area Chair

  

North Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve(NCESGR) is a Department of Defense office led and operated by dedicated volunteers and staff whose mission is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve Service Members by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), resolving conflicts through mediation and developing initiatives to increase employment opportunities for military service members, veterans and families. The field committee is made up of over 100 dedicated volunteers reaching out to employers and military service members through multi-functional areas such as Employer and Military Outreach, Public Affairs, Ombudsman, Training, and Employment Initiatives.

Contact Information

Tony Clark Volunteer Support Technician 4240 West Blvd.
Charlotte NC 28204
704-904-5783
Tony.l.Clark.ctr@army.mil

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September 07, 20232023 Freedom Award Recipients Honored

WASHINGTON ­– The Department of Defense honored the recipients of the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve, in a formal ceremony at the Pentagon Aug. 30.

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June 30, 2023Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the 50th Anniversary of America's All-Volunteer Force

WASHINGTON -Fifty years ago, the United States military began to fill its ranks solely with brave Americans who freely choose to defend our republic. Ever since the draft ended on July 1, 1973, Americans have joined our military out of conviction, not compulsion. Over the years, the members of our All-Volunteer Force have been motivated by patriotism, pride, and principle—by the desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves, and by their love for our exceptional nation.

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June 20, 2023DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD

Fifteen Exceptional Employers Recognized for Top Honor

WASHINGTON ­– The Department of Defense is pleased to announce the 15 recipients of the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.

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