LINCOLN – Ron Joyce at the Nebraska Department of Labor has been honored by one of his own with an ESGR Patriot Award. Joyce was nominated for the Nebraska Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognition by Evan Littrell who, on the military side of his life, is Airman 1st Class Litrell with the Nebraska Air National Guard, 155th Air Refueling Wing based in Lincoln.

Nebraska ESGR Field Chairman Walter Zink presented the Patriot Award to Joyce.

Shown in the accompanying group photo are (from left): LTC Don Kneifl, CW5 Steve Weber, Ron Joyce, Col. Michael Navrkal, Evan Littrell, Col. Dennis Heyward, Col. Kevin Neumann, CM Sgt. Teresa Clark and CM Sgt. Major Eli Valenzuela.

The second photo is Mr. Joyce receiving the Patriot Award from Nebraska ESGR Chairman Walter Zink.

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.