Department of Defense Announces 2006 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Recipients

ESGR to honor 15 American Employers who provide "Above and Beyond" support to their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - July 06, 2006

Florida Power & Light Honored by the Department of Defense at the McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes

FPL receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006

Spirit Airlines Honored by the Department of Defense at McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes

Spirit Airlines receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006

Harris Corporation Honored by the Department of Defense at the McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes

Harris Corporartion receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guyard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006

Wackenhut Corporation Honored by the Department of Defense at McDonald's National Salute to America's Heroes

Wackenhut Corporation receives ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - May 05, 2006

Florida Employers Honored by the Depoartment of Defense at the McDonald's National Salute to America's Heroes

Eight Florida employers earn ESGR "Above and Beyond" Award for extraordinary support of their employees who serve in the Florida National Guard and Reserve. - May 03, 2006

First Lady's Chief of Staff Honored by the Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employee who Serves in the US Naval Reserve

Anita McBride, Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, was honored with a ESGR Patriot Award in a White House Ceremony. - April 21, 2006

Paul Monroe and GI Wilson Appointed as New ESGR Volunteer California Field Committee Chairs

Mr. Paul Monroe will serve as the Northern California Field Committee Chair and Mr. GI Wilson will serve as the Southern California Field Ciommittee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. - April 06, 2006

John O'Connor Named Workforce Readiness Director of Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Management Association (RWHRMA)

ESGR Volunteer Aera Chairman named Workforce Readiness Director for Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Management Association Chapter. - April 06, 2006

Johnson Financial Group Signes "5-Star" Statement of Support for the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Richard Hansen, President & CEO honors Johnson Financial Group employees who serve in the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve. - April 01, 2006

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Honored by the Department of Defense

LA County Board of Supervisors Honored for Supporting Employees who serve in the California National Guard and Reserve. - March 30, 2006

William J. Hoston Receives Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service

William J. Hoston, President and CEO of the Transpostation Foundation of Los Angeles is honored by the Secretary of Defense for volunteer service as the Chaiman of the California ESGR Field Committee. - March 11, 2006

U.S. Treasury Secretary Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Craig H. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Secretary of the U. S. Treasury, John W. Snow signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. The “5-Star” Statement... - January 26, 2006

Department of Education Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Education Secretary Margaret Spellings signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on January 19th. The “5-Star” Statement of... - January 21, 2006

Guardsmen and Reservists Encouraged to Nominate Employers for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Nominations can be made at the ESGR website www.esgr.mil, from January 9, 2006 to February 28, 2006. - January 05, 2006

U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson honors employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve by signing Statement of Support. - December 09, 2005

Thomas H. Bowen Receives Department of Defense Awards for Exemplarily Service to the National Guard and Reserve

Jackson, Mississippi resident receives two prestigious awards for volunteer service to the nation and the men and women who serve to potect it. - December 05, 2005

U.S. Department of Transportation Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. on November 17th. The “5-Star”... - November 17, 2005

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that the Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve November 10... - November 10, 2005

New York Times Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Tom Sabo, State Chair of the New York Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Guy D. “Doc” Holliday, Vice President, Advertising Sales for the New York Times, signed a “5-Star” Statement of... - November 03, 2005

U.S. Attorney General Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on November 1st. The “5-Star” Statement... - November 02, 2005

U.S. Department of Agriculture Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Mike Johanns, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. The “5-Star”... - November 01, 2005

U.S. Department of Energy Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. - October 31, 2005

U.S. Department of Labor Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 20th at the National Press Club, 529 14th... - October 20, 2005

America's Supportive Employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists Honored by the Department of Defense

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored 15 of America’s most supportive employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists from across the nation at the 10th annual 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer... - October 18, 2005

DuPont Signs 5-Star Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Gene Hebert, State Chair Emeritus of the Delaware Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Michael Crickenberger, Vice President of Government Business Development for DuPont, signed a “5-Star” Statement of... - October 03, 2005

ATA Airlines Honored by the Department of Defense for Supporting its Employees Who Serve in the Indiana National Guard and Reserve

Indianapolis-based carrier ATA Airlines is among a select group of companies receiving the “Above and Beyond Award” from the Department of Defense for supporting its employees serving in the Indiana National Guard and Reserve. Mr. Ed Bensman, State Chair of the Indiana Employer Support... - September 30, 2005

South Dakota State University Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees who Serve in the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. David Janes, National Chairman for the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, today congratulated South Dakota State University (SDSU) as a 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient. SDSU is one of... - September 28, 2005

Federal Maritime Commission Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Philip Pope, Deputy Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Steven R. Blust, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve... - September 27, 2005

Toyota Motor Sales, USA Honored by the Department of Defense

Mr. David Janes, National Chairman for the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, today congratulated Toyota Motor Sales, USA as a 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient. Toyota is one of only 15... - September 27, 2005

District of Columbia Employers Honored By ESGR

Patriotic Employers of the Capitol Region were honored by the DC Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee for supporting thier employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - September 26, 2005

National Mediation Board Chairman Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Bob Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Ms. Read Van de Water, Chairman of the National Mediation Board, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve... - September 15, 2005

NASA Deputy Administrator Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Bob Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Frederick D. Gregory, NASA Deputy Administrator, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve in... - September 15, 2005

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Signs Statement of Support

Admiral Paul Yost demonstrates support for the Men and Women of the National Guard and Reserve by Signing a Statement of Support. - September 13, 2005

USAA Honored by the Department of Defense for Support of National Guard and Reserve Employees

USAA is one of only 15 American Employers to receive this prestigious award in Washington, DC on October 15, 2005. - September 09, 2005

National Council on Disability Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Ms. Ethel D. Briggs, Executive Director, joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America's employers who have pledged support for the men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - September 02, 2005

Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney Receives ESGR Award for Support of Public Employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve

Governor Romney extended a law that provides pay differential , and ensures that public employees on military duty will not lose any seniority, accrued vation leave, sick leave, personal leave compensation time or earned overtime. - August 29, 2005

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees Serving in the National Guard and Reserve

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is one of 15 employers selected from nearly 1,500 nominations form National Guardsmen and Reservists. - August 25, 2005

Ryland Homes Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees Serving in the National Guard and Reserve

Ryland Homes is one of only 15 employers selected from nearly 1,500 nominations from National Guardsmen and Reservists. - August 25, 2005

Los Angeles Police Department Honored by the Department of Defense for its Support of Employees Serving in the National Guard and Reserve

The Los Angeles Police Department has a long and proud history of supporting its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - August 24, 2005

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to Sign Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Mr. Scot L. Beckenbaugh, Acting Director of the FMCS will join a cadre of Fortune 500 comapnies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America's employers who have pledged support for our troops. - August 22, 2005

Eaton Corporation Honored by the Department of Defense

Eaton Corporation to be honored for its support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. - August 17, 2005

Pioneer Financial Services Honored by the Department of Defense

Pioneer Financial Services honored for its support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. - August 17, 2005

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Appoints Twelve New Volunteer Committee Chairs

Mr. David Janes, ESGR National Chairman, and prominent Newport Beach, California business executive appointed twelve new volunteer committee chairs. - August 16, 2005

Jewish War Veterans to Sign Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in San Diego, California

By signing the Statement of Support, the 50,000 members of the Jewish War Veterans stand proudly with National Guardsmen and Reservists from all across America, who like the Minute Men before them, continue to answer their nation's call to defend our way of life. - August 16, 2005

Enterprise Rent-A-Car to be Honored by the Department of Defense

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the largest rental car company in North America, will be honored by the Department of Defense for its support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - August 16, 2005

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