Gaspers&Huston photo
Union Pacific recognized
Greg Huston (right), a Union Pacific supervisor, received a Patriot Award from Nebraska ESGR, then immediately presented it to Chris Gaspers (left). Gaspers was nominated by a third UP employee, Joshua Haffner, for his support of Haffner’s Reserve Components military participation.

Kurt Schuller photo
Kurt Schuller of Union Pacific receives a Patriot Award from Judy Amoo. Schuller was honored by the Nebraska Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for Union Pacific. ESGR exists to help civilian employers and their Guard or Reserve employees deal with military absences and issues.

Doug Eskra photo
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.

Union Pacific employees Judy Amoo, Greg Huston, andJoshua Haffner also presented Patriot Awards to their supervisors, Kathy Smith and Chris Gaspers.

ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve personnel. Please contact Executive Director William Nelson at 402-309-7105 or email william.nelson1@us.army.mil for more information on ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities.