AASF#3, Mather, CA: More than 35 employers were honored by their California Army National Guard employees for the support they provide the Soldiers to let them serve their community, state, and country. On Dec. 3 they were invited to join their Soldiers and families during their holiday drill weekend located at the Mather Army Aviation Support Facility, home to Co. C, 1-168th Aviation Regiment and Det. 1, Co. F, 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion. The employers had the rare opportunity to catch an orientation flight in one of the units' UH-60 Black Hawks. They also toured the facility and learned a little bit about what their troop does when they let them off work to train. The award for "Patriotic Employer" was from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) office. It read: "For contributing to National Security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve forces."

Photograph taken 12/3/11: Local employers have the opportunity to enjoy a UH-60 Black Hawk Orientation flight..

California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
9800 Goethe Road, Box 37, Sacramento, CA 95826
Ph: 916-854-3106 | Fax: 916-854-3439
 (www.caesgr.org)