The Hire Our Heroes career expo will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the American Legion Post 246, 1623 15th St., Moline. The expo is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve.

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“The 2012 Freedom Award finalists demonstrate that outstanding support of Guard and Reserve members is not limited by an employer’s size, industry or region of the nation.” ESGR National Chair James G. Rebholz said. “These 30 finalists span the diversity of America’s workforce and prove every employer can go above and beyond for our Citizen Warriors.”

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"For the first time in West Virginia, all of the people who serve people connected to the military are now working together, sitting down at the table, looking each other in the eye and saying 'How can we do this better.'"

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Joshua Mead, employer support specialist at the Connecticut Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, said the MiddleOak employees made up what the Army calls a "force multiplier" in which everybody plays a part in military service.

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Representatives of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented an award to Kansas Heart Hospital and anesthesiologist Ernie Hoeckel for their support of a worker who was recently deployed to Afghanistan.

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"My employer had a company-wide send-off party at work for me on my last day of work prior to deployment. The company's HR Department organized a company-wide care package drive for me and they sent 34 boxes of goodies and supplies to myself and my soldiers. They also continued to pay my full insurance!"

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Glass, 42, said her manager, Michael Lally, has been very accommodating of her schedule. “Last year was a rough year, with last-minute notifications that I was going somewhere,” said Glass, who has served three years. The stints ranged from a couple weeks to a month at a time, she said, and through it all, Lally “was just really understanding and cared about making sure everything was resolved.”

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Law Enforcement organizations across the state today reiterated their commitment to supporting officers who also serve in the National Guard or the Reserves. Ceremonies signifying support were held in seven cities. At the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Judge Doug Holder of Tampa thanked the law enforcement commanders for their support.

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Join us for our monthly chapter meeting as Elizabeth E. Jackson, Sr. HR Consultant and the State of Ohio Ombudsman Coordinator, presents: "Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - To Advocate, Educate, and Mediate in regards to the Federal Law, The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)".  Event scheduled for May 22 in Medina, OH.

More event details at: SHRM Medina County

by SrA Melissa Harvey
301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

5/15/2012 - NAS Fort Worth JRB -- Employers and civic leaders from the Dallas/Fort Worth area were given an opportunity to learn what Reservists do when they are in military status and away from their civilian jobs by taking part in a joint bosslift, May 9 - 10.

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Tucson Medical Center was recently honored with an award for the work it does to support its Guard and Reserve employees.  Melisa Glass, a nurse in the neurology department, nominated Tucson Medical Center for the 2012 Freedom Award.

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Hire Our Heroes' job training session: The R.I. Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (EGSR) is conducting a free job training seminar today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Providence Network RI, 1 Reservoir Ave., Providence, to help veterans and military spouses prepare for the upcoming “Hiring Our Heroes Rhode Island Job Fair” later this month.

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In eastern Oregon, Caldwell said, ESGR aggressively sought out potential employers while the 3rd of the 116th was in Iraq. And when the Guard found itself with $300,000 of unexpected savings from its military helpline contract, it hired contractors around the state to focus on returning troops.

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"The flight was amazing," said Jaime Cargill. "It was a great experience. It was my first time on a helicopter, let alone a Black Hawk, and it was just from the beginning to the end, I was holding my breath.. It was exciting."

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Members of the Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (MA ESGR) lead a group of employers on a tour of U.S. Coast Guard Station Woods Hole on Cape Cod. Civilian employers of members of the National Guard & Reserve components gathered at 0900 hours to begin their day in the Station Galley.

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Overseas, they fight for freedom. In America, they fight for jobs. “Voters In America: Vets Wanted?” is the first part of  In America's documentary series on American voters. The transition back home after serving in the military can be a challenge for veterans and their families.

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Ollis Anderson, of Continental Resources of Enid has been selected to receive the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, in recognition of outstanding support of the National Guard and military reserve forces.

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It's not every day you get the chance to fly in a Blackhawk helicopter. It's a steadfast and versatile member of the U.S. Army's aviation lineup. Friday, the Montana National Guard opened the chopper doors to businesses that employ guardsmen and women.

"It's a great positive day. It's a positive experience to come in and honor employers from around the state and say thank you for your contribution to our country," ESGR Chairman, Mike Flaherty said.

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“I was completely blown away,” said Rome Mayor Evie McNiece after a Black Hawk helicopter trip to Fort Benning on an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve BossLift.

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Guam Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) held a job fair yesterday at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort for current and retired National Guard and Army Reserve service members, spouses and dependents.

Read more at: Marianas Variety

Disher, a Marine Corps veteran himself, will take part in an Ohio Air National Guard refueling mission, Thursday, May 10, 2012. Disher will be one of 25 Cincinnati business members to travel to Columbus, Ohio for the flight, coordinated by the Cincinnati chapter of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR). The goal of the experience is to expose employers to what the National Guard does and encourage employer support of National Guard employees and discharged veterans. TQL recently won a Patriot Award for its support of employees in the Guard and Reserves.

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"This was a law enforcement show of strength, and it was a way to get the local law enforcement agencies and police chiefs together to show their support for the guard and reserve,” said Donna Clementoni, Employer Outreach Director.

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Milwaukee Armed Forces week will be held from Friday, May 11 until Saturday, May 19. In an effort to educate the community about the Wisconsin Air National Guard, the 128th Air Refueling Wing will host open house displays at the wing on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

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Total Quality Logistics is set to donate money to the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and will take a flight on an Ohio Air National Guard refueling mission, May 10th. TQL Sales Recruiter, Matthew Disher will be one of 25 Cincinnati business members to travel to Columbus, Ohio for the flight, coordinated by the Cincinnati ESGR.

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MADISON — Supervisor Tim Schears of Saputo Cheese in Waupun has been honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of an employee serving in the Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve.

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