Kingman, AZ, July 20, 2011, Arizona Office for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve North West Arizona Employer Outreach Coordinator, Gretchen Fiske (far right) presents Blue Beacon General Manager Robert Young, and two other Blue Beacon co-workers, Chris Willis and Jesus Muro Del Real their ESGR Patriot Awards for their outstanding support of Petty Officer Second Class Jeffrey Havenner.

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