20 AUG 10 - Delaware Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Volunteer Richard Ruben honored Mr. Chris Vinton of Comcast in Dover, with a Patriot Award, in recognition of his extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. The presentation took place at Comcast's location in Dover, DE. The recipient was nominated by employee and Army Guard SSG Jason Mead who serves in the 261st TTSB of the Delaware National Guard.  Mead stated in his nomination that Mr. Vinton is highly supportive of his National Guard or Reserve service.

According to Christine Kubik, Delaware ESGR Executive Director, “the ESGR Patriot Award was created to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation’s call to serve.  Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of our nation’s Guard and Reserve units.   Employers are nominated by their military employees”. 

About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency with a mission to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service.  ESGR provides free education and consultation on USERRA law, and if necessary mediation for civilian employers of Guard and Reserve employees.   All Delaware employers are encouraged to sign their Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve.  For more information on this, and ESGR Employer Outreach and Education Programs, please contact Christine Kubik, Executive Director of the Delaware ESGR, at (302) 326-7582.