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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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Kim Kelly and Kimberly Lewis, supervisors with Veterans Health Care System VISN 5 were presented with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, for the extraordinary support provided to their employee, Kristy Hawkins, a member of the West Virginia National Guard.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Barbie Padgett and Sandra Donahoe, supervisors, with St. Mary’s Medical Center Interventional Radiology were each presented with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, for the extraordinary support provided to their employee, Sgt. 1st Class Chris Edmonds a member of the West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Detachment.
West Union, W.Va. – Smokey Travis a supervisor with Doddridge County Senior Center was presented with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, for the extraordinary support provided to his employee, Kelvin Smith a member of the West Virginia National Guard.
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.
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee hosted a Black Hawk helicopter bosslift June 22.
ELKINS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office announces that representatives from their administrative offices in the city of Elkins, each signed Statements of Support in recognition of extraordinary support of employees serving in the West Virginia Guard and Reserve.
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.