WASECA, Minn. – Chief Petty Officer Brent Macheel, U.S. Navy Reserve, is presenting the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to his employment supervisor, Melissa Warner.
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – U.S. Navy Reserve, Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Matheny is presenting the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to his employment supervisor, Aaron Benson.
Six outstanding volunteers recognized for selfless service
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 1, 2023) – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve proudly announces the 2022 Volunteers of the Year (VOTY). Volunteers who serve in following functional and operational areas were nominated by their respective State Committee for the prestigious honor of being named Volunteer of the Year: Military Outreach, Employer Outreach, Public Affairs, Training, Ombudsman, and Operations.
WASHINGTON – During National Volunteer Week, we thank our volunteers of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The citizen Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard, and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen of the Reserve, benefit directly from the service of our ESGR volunteers.
CHASKA, Minn. – Shawn Parker is presenting the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to his employment supervisor, Abby Brown with Beckman Coulter, Inc. This award was given April 17 at Beckman Coulter, Inc. in recognition of Abby Brown’s support of his spouse Army Reserve Master Sgt. Jenna Parker’s service with the 354th MP Company (Support) in St Louis.
MINNEAPOLIS – Army Reserve Maj. Paul Townsend presented an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to Sarah Vanvleet, at a Pharmacy Department staff meeting at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) April 7.
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. – Sgt. Drew Payne, Minnesota Army National Guard presented an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to Nick Gifford, Owner of Gifford Fitness, for whom he works as a fitness coach.
RICHFIELD, Minn. – U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Christopher Garazatua, is presenting the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to his employment supervisor, Shawn Calabrase. The award was given April 4 at the Best Buy Headquarters in recognition of Mr. Calabrase’s support of his service to the U.S. Navy Reserve.