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Puerto Rico

Committee Leadership

Mr. Luis Vilaro Suarez State Chair
Mr. Carlos E. Huertas State Vice Chair
Mr. Carlos M. Alicea-Ferreris Employer Outreach Director
Mr. Luis E. Diaz-Diaz Military Outreach Director
Ms. Avilene Collazo-Colon Public Affairs Director
Mr. Angel Munoz Training Director
Mr. Ruben D. Sanchez-Burgos Ombudsman Director
Vacant Volunteer Coordinator
Vacant North Area Chair
Vacant Northwest Area Chair 
Mr. Freddie Zaragoza South Area Chair
Vacant East Area Chair 
Mr. Freddie Zaragoza West Area Chair 
Vacant Metro Area Chair 
Mr. Jose R. Rivera Chair Emeritus

ESGR, a Department of Defense office, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. We will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and Service members.

ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). ESGR does not have statutory authority to enforce, but serves as a neutral, free resource to employers and service members. ESGR’s trained ombudsmen provide mediation of issues relating to compliance with USERRA.

Contact Information

Isolina Negron-Ruiz Volunteer Support Technician Contractor PRNG Readiness Center Building B545, Columbus St.
Ft. Buchanan PR 00934
787-289-1696
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
isolina.negronruiz.ctr@army.mil

Carlos I. Santana-Lugo PRNG ESGR Liaison PRNG Readiness Center Building B545, Columbus St.
Fort Buchanan PR 00934
787-289-1696



carlos.i.santanalugo.civ@army.mil

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October 01, 2024Puerto Rico Army National Guard 755th Military Police receive pre-deployment briefing

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico – A group of more than 50 Soldiers belonging to the 755th Military Police Company, 92nd Brigade of the Puerto Rico National Guard, are preparing for an upcoming deployment. Before leaving, these brave citizen-soldiers and their families participated in a Yellow Ribbon Program Pre-Mobilization event, held recently at the Holiday Inn in Mayagüez.

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September 23, 2024ESGR-Puerto Rico celebrates community commitment to our local heroes

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – The Four Points Hotel in Caguas was the setting for the Annual Performance Appraisal Meeting (APAM 2024), organized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve of Puerto Rico (ESGR-PR) program Sept. 20.

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August 17, 2024A Proclamation on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2024

A Proclamation on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2024

WASHINGTON -- Every member of the National Guard and Reserve forms a link in the chain of honor that stretches back far before our Nation’s founding.  Throughout the centuries, these extraordinary citizens have committed themselves to a life of service and sacrifice for the United States.  During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we show gratitude for the members of our National Guard and Reserve, who protect, defend, and serve our Nation.  And we thank their patriotic civilian employers, who go above and beyond to support their mission.

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