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Committee Leadership

Mr. Robert Barnette State Chair
Ms. Monica Hazelwood Frisby State Vice Chair
Mr. John Lentz Training Director
Mr. Jim Thur Ombudsman Director
Mr. Henry Motley Military Outreach Director
Mr. Gerald James Employer Outreach Director
VACANT Public Affairs Director
VACANT Awards Committee Director
Mr. Raymond Dawson Boss Lift Director
Mr. Ronnie Emerson Roanoke Valley Area Chair
Mr. John Lentz Southwest Area Chair
Mr. Anson Smith Northern Area Chair
Mr. Robert Sempek Central Area Chair
VACANT  Fredericskburg Area Chair
Mr. Walter Goodwyn Tidewater Area Chair

  

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 Uniformed 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

Aaron Sylvester Volunteer Support Technician 5901 Beulah Rd.
Sandston VA 23150-6112
804-236-7720
aaron.j.sylvester.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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