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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Editor's note: Release from 2022 that may not have reached intended audiences.
WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the James M. Roche Spirit of Volunteerism Award. The recipients are ESGR volunteers nominated by their respective ESGR State Committee Chairs for their exceptional contributions to ESGR’s mission over a sustained period of time.
Fifteen Exceptional Employers Recognized for Top Honor
WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense is pleased to announce the 15 recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award--the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.
ARLINGTON, Va. – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has appointed retired Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, as the National Chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR’s National Chair is an official Department of Defense volunteer position.
TOPEKA, Kan. – Dennis Ray Hansen was born in Smith Center, Kansas on December 1, 1946, to Maurice and Betty (Hughes) Hansen. He passed from this earth on May 11th, 2024, at the age of 77. Dennis had been diagnosed with ALS in October of 2023 and had struggles with this but kept on doing most of the things he enjoyed.
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is now seeking nominations for the next Maine ESGR State Chair. Nominations must be received by August 31, 2024.
RALEIGH, N.C. – Truist Vice President for Enterprise Data & Analytics, Nicholas Joy, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Seven Seals Award for his dedicated support to U.S. Army Reservists, National Guardsmen and Veterans.
RALEIGH, N.C. – Collins Aerospace General Manager Michael Gardner received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award recently for the extraordinary support he provides his employee, North Carolina Army National Guard Lt. Col. Forrest Jublou.