An ESGR Patriot Award is presented to Doug Eskra of Walgreens at 14th and Superior in Lincoln. Shown: (from left) are Kathy Smith of Walgreens, SSG Douglas Carlson, Eskra and Bill Nelson of Nebraska ESGR.
Carlson presented the award with thanks from his wife, Capt. Mikayla Carlson of the Nebraska Air Guard, currently deployed in Germany. Nebraska Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve volunteers work with citizen soldiers and their civilian employers to mitigate problems and recognize outstanding employer cooperation.
 

Maumelle, Arkansas – The Arkansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced today that The City of Maumelle was honored with an “Above and Beyond” award in recognition of extraordinary support of its Citizens who serve in the Arkansas National Guard and Reserve.

(Louisville, Ky.) – Thirteen businesses were recently honored in Jefferson County for being strong supporters of the National Guard and Reserve. Company representatives were on hand to accept awards ranging from Patriot Awards to Above and Beyond Awards to Statements of Support.