Birmingham, AL – Patriotic Employer Awards were presented to Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff Mike Hale and Detective Sergeant Jason Reach by Detective Ronny Short on December 16 for their support in his service with the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard. Sheriff Hale and Detective Reach also signed Statements of Support. Representing the Alabama Committee, Employer Support of Guard and Reserve were State Chair Russell Summerlin and District 6 Chair John Griscom.