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ESGR Utah Boss Lift - Fort McCoy - July 22-24, 2010

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:54:00 GMT

The Utah National Guard hosted a Boss Lift for employers of the 118th Sapper Company July 22-24 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

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ESGR Bosslift--strength through employer support

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:48:00 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Twenty employers and civic leaders from all over the state of South Carolina participated in a two day tour of Charleston AFB, S.C., Aug. 30-31.

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Park University Faculty Honored With ESGR's Patriot Award

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:47:00 GMT

Two members of Park University's faculty were recognized on Aug. 27 with an award from a U.S. Department of Defense agency that acts as a liaison between employers, supervisors and the military.

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Rep. Graziani Recognized By National Guard

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:46:00 GMT

State Representative Ted Graziani (D-Ellington/East Windsor), House Chair of the General Assembly's Veterans' Affairs Committee, was honored by the Connecticut Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (CTESGR) with the "2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom" award at a ceremony held Aug. 14 at the 103rd Airlift Wing Building in East Granby.

To read more, go to Courant.com

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Ellis Park will salute the military

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Steve Lynch has spent his adult life helping members of the armed services, first as a leader in the Indiana National Guard and, since his retirement at the rank of colonel, as the regional chair of an organization formed to work with those in the Guard and Reserve and the companies that employ them.

To read more, go to Courier Press

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DLA Aviation employers receive Patriot Award during ESGR's 'Boss Lift' program

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:44:00 GMT

RICHMOND - Mike Chiffolo let his bosses know how much their support means to him when he submitted them for a Patriot Award sponsored by the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve organization.

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Civilians learning to soldier: Bosses get look at employees' training in National Guard

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:40:00 GMT

BOISE — The sound of machine-gun fire rattled off of the walls as soldiers scrambled for cover. The 10 shooters lay on their stomachs, the kick from their firing rifles reverberating through shoulders and clenched hands.

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Bridging the gap when dad goes to war

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:23:00 GMT

Augustine and sons, a past SECDEF Freedom Award winner, was interviewed to discuss the need for support of military families.

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Kansas ESGR National Bosslift to Washington, D.C. Aug 17-20 - VIDEO

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:11:00 GMT

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Deutsche Bank Celebrates Eighth Annual Deutsche Bank Championship

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Deutsche Launches US Military Veterans Outreach Program; Signs Statement of Support for the Reserve and National Guard. Steve Stricker and Seth Waugh, CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas rang The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange to kick off this year’s Championship.

To read more and view photos, go to Deutsche Bank Blog

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SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:08:00 GMT

BOSTON, MA. August 17, 2010. The Above and Beyond Award is one of highest honors that an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Field Office can bestow on an employer. It is recommended and given in limited numbers by The State Field Chair. It recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for military duty by their employees. One such employer in Massachusetts is the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.

To read more, go to MA ESGR

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844th reservists honored

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:18:00 GMT

Knoxville's Brittany Rolfe knew what she was in for when she decided to marry a solider in 2006. The Oak Ridge native was well-aware that her marriage to Staff Sgt. David Rolfe of the 844th Engineer Battalion would likely translate into long periods of time apart, missed special occasions and constant worry of the unknown.

To read more, go to KnoxNews.com

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Employers get a glimpse of the life of a reservist at 'Boss Lift' - VIDEO

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:16:00 GMT

BOISE -- The 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team is training right now for their deployment to Iraq later this year. Thursday and Friday, they have some company at Gowen Field, as hundreds of their employers are getting an eye-opening look at the other job of their employees.

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Idaho National Guard hosts employers and civic leaders

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:14:00 GMT

The Idaho National Guard played host to 179 employers, civic leaders, representatives from Idaho government agencies and members of the legislature at its annual 'Boss Lift' today August 26, 2010. The 'Boss Lift' is conducted every year by the Idaho Chapter of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The state chapter is part of a nationwide organization of business and civic leaders to provide support for members of the guard and reserve, and to assist their civilian employers to understand the importance of part-time military service, and provides help to businesses that have employees called away from their civilian jobs to active military duty.

To read more, go to Examiner.com

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Lake County Sheriff's Office recognized for support of military service

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:13:00 GMT

TAVARES -- Law enforcement personnel often wear two different uniforms. For those performing double duty as members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office, as well as the U.S. military, the support they receive from their employers has been recognized by the Department of Defense.

To read more, go to the Daily Commercial

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Central Virginia employers participate in Civic and Business Leaders Orientation Program

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:11:00 GMT

FORT LEE - Twenty-eight civilian employers, with businesses located in Central Virginia, including Hopewell City Schools, traveled to Fort Lee, on July 16, as guests of the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia ESGR Field Office and the United States Army's Sustainment Center of Excellence.

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A battle to survive at home

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:51:00 GMT

AT least Alissa Ingrassia had a bed in Iraq and a steady paycheck.

After returning from a nine-month deployment at the end of July, the 20-year-old private 1st class from Magnolia has been sleeping on the floor of the National Guard armory in Pasadena.

To read more, go to Chron.com

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Civic leaders take to the sky, ground with the Kentucky National Guard

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:27:00 GMT

A group of the Commonwealth’s civic leaders were treated to a day of excitement at Ft. Knox, Ky., as part of the 2010 Boss Lift sponsored by Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve on August 13.

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Atlantic Grill owner receives Patriot Award

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:25:00 GMT

Atlantic Grill owner Jonathan Schatz recently was named a “Patriotic Employer” by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

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Township receives National Guard and Reserves employer award

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:24:00 GMT

PETERSBURG – The Upper Township Committee, Upper Township Fire Chiefs Association and Upper Township EMS were recently honored by the Employer Support of the National Guard and Military Reserves Unit (ESGR).

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ESGR Utah Boss Lift - Fort McCoy - July 22-24, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:20:00 GMT

The Utah National Guard hosted a Boss Lift for employers of the 118th Sapper Company July 22-24 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

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Editor's Notebook: A Day with the National Guard - VIDEO

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:16:00 GMT

Last Wednesday morning, I found myself climbing into a National Guard helicopter at Morristown Airport about to leave for Camp Smith in northern Westchester County and a day with the National Guard. Being strapped into my seat, the state's adjutant general mentioned that the doors don't close. Have I mentioned I'm not a fan of heights?

To read more, go to Westfield Patch

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440th Airlift Wing hosts ESGR tour to Niagara Falls

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:13:00 GMT

7/30/2010 - Pope Air Force Base, N.C. -- Forty employers and civic leaders from all over the state of North Carolina participated in the 440th Airlift Wing Boss Lift to Niagara Falls Air Reserve Base, N.Y. on July 28-29, 2010.

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A Day with the Colorado National Guard

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:09:00 GMT

View photographs of the event at Gino Siller Photographer

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National Guard Bosslift

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:13:00 GMT

August 11, 2010 National Guard Bosslift. To view photos click here

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