TUCSON - Area Chair Darren Venters presents Scott Monson, Director of Mission Assurance, Raytheon Missile Systems with the ESGR Patriot Award.

The nominator was LTC Thomas Carlson with the Western Information Operations Center, Camp Parks, CA.  "Scott encourages my participation in the Army Reserve, not only because it provides valuable insight to our business, but because he also supports the Army's values and mission." (Pictured left to right, Darren Venters, LTC Carlson, Scott Monson and Bruce Hamilton, ESGR)

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America's borders and beyond, ESGR will continue to be the resource for the employers of citizen warriors. ESGR recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of the law, and resolves conflict through mediation.  Anyone wanting additional information regarding ESGR can visit our web site at www.esgr.mil or by calling Butch Wise, Executive Director for the Arizona Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at 602-629-4031 or by email at lawrence.wise@us.army.mil