(Golden Valley, MN) Governor Tim Pawlenty will recognize 27 outstanding employers of Minnesota Guard and Reserve members at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Annual Employer Awards Banquet on Monday, May 12, 2008.

(Auburn Hills, MI) – Richard Snider, Chair of the Michigan Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Bob Nardelli, CEO Chrysler LLC, will sign a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on Monday, May 5, 2008.

(Manchester, NH) The NH Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today a manager of Easter Seals, Dorothy Tuttle was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employee who serves in the NH National Guard.

(Virginia Beach, VA) Dr. Charles Quillin, State Chair of the Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Ron Dennis, Farm Fresh Supermarket President and CEO, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

(Newport, RI) The Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island was the picture perfect setting for an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR) “Briefing With the Boss”. An employer appreciation day luncheon followed at The Officers Club on April 18, 2008.

(Columbus, GA) The U.S. Army kicked off nationwide the Army Community Covenant April 17, a new campaign formalizing community support for Soldiers and their Families. Secretary of the Army Pete Geren and Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston participated in the first Army Community Covenant signing ceremony in Columbus, Ga., on that day with members of the Fort Benning community.

(FARGO, ND) The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, attended employer recognition events in Wahpeton and Fargo on April 22. Secretary Hall is responsible for the overall supervision of reserve component affairs of the Department of Defense.

(GREEN LAKE, WI) – Six Wisconsin employers were honored with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve State Chair Above and Beyond Award at the annual Wisconsin ESGR Employer Award Banquet on April 5 at the Heidel House Resort & Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis.

(Fall River, MA) Mr. David St.Germain, Program Support Specialists for the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Robert E. Guyon, Jr. President of Saint Anne's Hospital signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on Friday Morning, 14 March. The signing ceremony took place in the office of President Guyon.

(Washington, DC) The District of Columbia Field Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today that Mr. Roberto Rodriguez, Comptroller of the Investment Directorate Office of the Under Secretary of Defense was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

(Bedford, MA) Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts was the setting for The Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), to participate in a Pre Deployment Family Day Brief for Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Twenty Seven (NMCB-27).

(Detroit, MI, March 17, 2008) – The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Ron Gettelfinger, United Auto Workers President, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on March 17, 2008 at Solidarity House in Detroit, Michigan. The UAW represents thousands of workers who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. The UAW joins leading employers and labor organizations in signing the Statement, which pledges that:

Fareway Stores Inc., based in Boone, Iowa, has signed a Statement of Support with the Iowa Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Fareway joins companies nationwide such as General Motors, Wal-Mart, and Coca-Cola in signing a Statement of Support with ESGR.

Spokane, WA – Gordon Jacobson, Chair of the Washington Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on 25 March 08.

Camp Murray, WA – Major General Timothy J. Lowenberg and the Washington Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, presented the Weyerhaeuser Company with the ESGR “Above and Beyond” award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Washington National Guard and Reserve.

Quincy, MA (March 3, 2008) – The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, one of the largest employers in the Northeast, received the Above and Beyond Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for its continued support of its associates who serve in the military.

Norristown, PA – Mr. Bill Campbell, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Committee for ESGR, an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that U.S. Congressman Jim Gerlach, representing Pennsylvania’s 6th District, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Wichita, KS– Rachel Stevens of the Kansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Clint Black, an award winning country music star, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on Saturday, 16/2/08

(Hagatna, Guam) - Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo has signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. Bordallo joins other employers nationwide, and in Guam, pledging to support the men and women serving the island and country as members of the National Guard and Reserve.

(SAN DIEGO) - The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Association (ESGR) named TriWest Healthcare Alliance to its list of companies that provide above and beyond support for employees serving in the National Guard and Reserves.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has earned Oklahoma's committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's highest honor, the Pro Patria Award

VA. – Tom Stephen, Executive Director of the Virginia Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Kim Ryan, VP for Military Affairs at Chase Corporate, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on Feb. 12, 2008, for the Virginia offices of Chase Home Finance. 

Phillips Arena, Atlanta - Members of the Guard and Reserve, and the employers who support them were honored Feb. 1, 2008, during Military Appreciation. Night, co-sponsored by the Georgia ESGR Committee and Georgia NHL team the Atlanta Thrashers. 

WASHINGTON D.C. – Amtrak is pleased to announce it will extend medical benefits to Amtrak employees in the National Guard and Reserves for 12 months when they are called to active duty.

(Dearborn, MI, January 28, 2008) – The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ford Motor Company, signed a Statement of Support for Ford’s Guard and Reserve employees on January 28, 2008 at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.

SMYRNA, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2008) – Nissan employee Bobby Coble is far from home, but his presence was felt in Smyrna today. 

Major General Allan R. Poulin, Vice Commander, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, GA, signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on January 16, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. – From across the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, National Guard and Reserve members nominated their employers for the 2008 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Five local U.S. Coast Guard commands held a signing ceremony in December, 2007 at the Coast Guard Atlantic Area headquarters in Portsmouth, in recognition of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

At a recent ceremony in Hartford, Conn., the Connecticut Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, honored Aetna as a "5-Star Employer."

LOUISVILLE, Ky -Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM - News) and Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) have been recognized by ESGR organization as a result of their ongoing support for Humana and HMHS associates who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

OSKALOOSA — Musco Sports Lighting was recognized Friday afternoon for its support of an employee serving in Iraq.

DC.- Mr. James G. Rebholz, National Chairman ESGR, appointed Ruston, Louisiana resident Colonel Jack N. Humphries (Ret.) State Chair of the Louisiana Committee for LAESGR.

Springdale, Arkansas – 11/9. Thanks to a Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) policy in support of the U.S. military, David Rook did not have to take a cut in pay when he was called to leave his job at Tyson to serve with his National Guard unit in Iraq.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2007 – The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is seeking employers with records of stellar support for military employees.

Deployed Guardsman Thanks His Employer This Holiday Season.

Deployed Guardsman Thanks His Employer This Holiday Season.

Army Reserve Captain, and Hendersonville, N.C. native, Erik Fedak, was recently honored by his civilian employer for his 18 months in Iraq .

ROCKY HILL, Conn. – Shelton resident Wayne E. Travers Jr. has been named Executive Director of the Connecticut Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Sgt. Jennifer Peters, 20, of the 186th Military Police expected to eventually be deployed for military duty since she enlisted in the Army National Guard about two years ago.

The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given to employers for their support of their employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly relocated ESGR Customer Service Center was held on October 11th.

"President Bush declares September 9-15 as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week."