PORTLAND, Maine—About 100 Maine National Guards men and women who were spared a tour of duty in Iraq are now facing another challenge -- finding a job.

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An Auburn hotel receives recognition for work with the military.  The Alabama Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the Hotel at Auburn University with the Seven Seals Award.  The hotel was nominated for supporting military members and giving them a place to stay during drills, summer camps and active duty calls.

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The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a key component in helping the reintegration process for deployed members of the Minnesota National Guard.

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Coral Gables officials pledged their support to the National Guard and Reserves as an essential component to the strength of the nation and the well being of the community during the Dec. 15, 2009 city commission meeting.

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Tucson, AZ, USA - Sunquest Information Systems Inc. earned distinction from the Arizona and the North Carolina National Guard and Reserve recognizing the company's unwavering support of military employees.  Richard Atkin, Sunquest President and CEO, accepted a Patriotic Employer Award and a Statement of Support Award in both Arizona and North Carolina for its on-going support for the Guard and Reserve at company headquarters in Tucson, Arizona.

To read more, go to ITBSoftware.com

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth State University has been honored by the New Hampshire Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve with the Above and Beyond award.  The Jan. 9 recognition ceremony was sponsored by the ESGR, and in presenting the award, Jim Goss, Executive Director of the NH ESGR Committee, said PSU has been a longtime supporter of uniformed military members.

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When Lt. Col. Todd Hirneisen served for six months in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force Reserves, his job teaching math at New Oxford High School was waiting for him when he got back.  Now, Hirneisen is deployed to Afghanistan. And as he nears the end of his tour there, his return to the high school draws closer.

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Scarborough, ME (PRWEB) January 27, 2010 -- Today, CEO and President of Northeast Technical Institute (NTI) Jim Liponis was awarded the Employer Patriot Award for his contribution and support of Army National Guard Sergeant and NTI instructor Mike Francis. WGME News (www.wgme.com) was present to film the event which can be viewed on their website.

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BARRON, Wis. — Luther Midelfort Northland – Mayo Health System recently received the Patriot Award for extraordinary support to employees who serve in the U.S. National Guard and Reserves. The award is sponsored by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

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DARIEN, Ill. Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Life Quotes, Inc. (Nasdaq: QUOT) today announced that it has received the Department of Defense "Patriotic Employer" award in recognition of its employment practices for men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. The award, granted by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), is given to managers, supervisors or companies in appreciation for their support of its deployed military employees.

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Westchester, IL — Four area residents were recognized for their efforts by the Illinois Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on January 14-16.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has received a "Pro Patria" Award, the highest honor granted at the state level from the Illinois Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), at its annual Employer Awards Banquet in Peoria, Illinois, on January 15, 2010.

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In a ceremony at Austin Fire Department (AFD) Headquarters earlier today, four members of AFD were presented with awards by the Texas Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (EGSR).

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Carver County Attorney Jim Keeler announced today that he signed an Employer Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve showing support for his employees who are also members of the military. In signing the document, Keeler agrees to:

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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee on behalf of Michael Crivello, a detective in the Milwaukee Police Department, alleging the city violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The settlement, embodied in a consent decree that the parties have submitted to the court for approval, calls for Milwaukee to provide Crivello with a retroactive promotion date in the rank of detective, as well as $21,190 in backpay, retroactive seniority and other benefits that flow from the date adjustment.

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BOSTON, MA. January 21, 2010. Today, MA ESGR members John Pelose, Roger Fortin and David St. Germain ventured out to historic Beacon Hill. In one of the oldest and most recognized historic State House buildings in the United States of America, the General Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts penned an ESGR Statement of Support and received the coveted Patriot Award. State Treasurer, Timothy P. Cahill was nominated for the Award by Sergeant First Class (SFC) Brian Turnbull, a  member of the U.S. Army Reserve. SFC Turnbull is also an employee in the Treasurer's Office. In his nomination statement, Sergeant Turnbull stated; "Over the last seven years and currently while I am serving on active duty, Treasurer Cahill has been very supportive of me and of my Army Reserve career!

To read more, go to MAESGR.org

Jan 12, 2010 – NEWPRO, New England’s first choice replacement window company, today announced its acceptance of the ‘Above & Beyond Award’ issued by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR. This award recognizes employers at the state and local level for their exceptional support for military duty by their employees

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California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) was proud to be an active sponsor at this year’s PIHRA Legal Update January 12-14 at each of the three 1-day seminars.  During each of the three days, with the support of our partners at the Department of Labor and the US Armed Forces Employer Partnership Initiative Program, ESGR interfaced with approximately 50 Employers directly and was able to provide an overview of the various support our agencies provide, to over 1000 members in attendance.

This link between members of the Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers led to the creation of ESGR. ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service.

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PADUCAH, KY - U.S. Foodservice has been honored by the Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employees Serving in Kentucky National Guard and Reserve.  The U.S. Foodservice Paducah, Ky. Division was honored today with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of employees who serve in the Kentucky National Guard and Reserves. The presentation was made by the Kentucky Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense.

To read more, go to WestKentuckyStar.com

A local business is leading the way for other when it comes to supporting their employees in the military.  Today, Travel Guard in Stevens Point was awarded the "Patriot Award" for the help they give to their employees in the National Guard and Army Reserves.

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A large Chicago intellectual property firm recently received an award for its support of Reserve soldiers, including one of its own who is serving active duty overseas.  Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione received a Pro Patria Award from the Illinois Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

To read more, go to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

MIDLAND — When Sanford’s Matthew Cole was called to military duty on short notice last June, he left his job behind at Garber Chevrolet in Midland.  But Cole didn’t forget his employer’s understanding, and now he’s thanking Garber in a special way.
 

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1/12/2010 - SMYRNA, Del. -- The Delaware Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Grotto Pizza owner, Dominick Pulieri signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve Jan. 12

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St. John Knits in Irvine and supervisor Sally Reese have been honored for their “above and beyond” support of employee Magul Ahmath while he was on active duty in Iraq.

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The Pennsylvania Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve will hold its annual Bosslift May 4-6 at Fort Indiantown Gap at Annville, Lebanon County.

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