ESGR Area Chairman Mike Leyva (right) presents the Patriot Employer Award to Yuma Fire Chief Jack McArthur at the Fire Station 5 on Tuesday November 1st, 2011. The Yuma Fire Department has been nationally recognized for supporting the military and its employees who serve the country. It was unexpected, "said Mike Erfert, YFD spokesman. "It is always nice to be recognized for the policies in place and the way you work with your employees."

As the 1.1 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 Office for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at 602-629-4031 or by email at lawrence.wise@us.army.mil.