VA ESGR (Virginia Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities. ESGR is a Department of Defense office seeking to promote a culture in which employers support and value the military service of their employees by advocating, recognizing, increasing awareness of the law and resolving conflict through mediation.

The Virginia Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) congratulates Ukwenga Irechukwu (right) of th...
04/02/2026

The Virginia Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) congratulates Ukwenga Irechukwu (right) of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) of Quantico, Virginia as a recipient of the ESGR Patriotic Employer Award!

United States Air Force Reserve Master Sergeant (MSgt) Robert Arroyo nominated Mr. Irechukwu (“UK”) for the award, citing in his nomination narrative that UK “has always provided excellent assistance for my military duties and career…UK actively assisted me in balancing my job, particularly when I’m on orders. UK and his Code 11D team displayed remarkable compassion throughout my mother’s death, providing crucial assistance to my family”.

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

During the presentation, MSgt Arroyo also provided UK the Patriotic Employer lapel pin, and UK signed an ESGR Statement of Support, pledging to continue NCIS’ outstanding support for its Guard and Reserve employees.

The presentation ceremony was conducted as part of the 11D staff meeting, and attended by nearly a dozen NCIS personnel.

Thank you UK, MSgt Arroyo, and NCIS for your service to our country!

The awards presentation was supported by ESGR Virginia Central Committee Volunteer Tony Schlagel.

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Paul Macpherson (left) and Claude Rhew (right), Supervisors for Vantage...
04/02/2026

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Paul Macpherson (left) and Claude Rhew (right), Supervisors for Vantage Data Centers in Dulles, have received the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award!

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

Benjamin Kransler (center), a Vantage employee and Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy Reserve nominated Paul and Claude for the award. Benjamin serves in the Navy Reserve as a Electrician’s Mate First Class (Submarines). Benjamin is serving above the normal one week a month and two weeks annual training with the full support of his civilian leadership team. Petty Officer First Class Benjamin Kransler wrote the following in the award nomination:

“My supervisors make serving in the Navy Reserve very easy on me. They are always asking about my service and ensuring there are no conflicts with schedules.”

At the awards ceremony, Vantage Data Centers Supervisor Rhew reinforced the company's commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Macpherson and Mr. Rhew on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Veronica Parada (middle), Supervisor for Capital One in McLean, VA has ...
03/13/2026

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Veronica Parada (middle), Supervisor for Capital One in McLean, VA has received the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award!

Pictured are Andrew Saba (left), Veronica Parada (middle), and David Shoshan (right).

The Patriot Award recognizes civilian supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for military service members and their families.

Airrion Smith (not pictured), a Capital One employee and Specialist in the Army Reserve, nominated Veronica for the award. Airrion is currently serving on a mobilization tour and was unable to join in the presentation, but is serving well above the normal one week a month and two weeks annual training Reservists perform, with the full support of his civilian leadership team. Specialist Airrion Smith put in the award write up:

“Throughout the years...my supervisor who has been very supportive of my journey from the beginning; from the time I left for Basic Training to Advanced Individual Training to returning home to Drill weekends and reclassification training. I have the upmost respect for and professional relationaship with my supervisor.”

At the awards ceremony, Capitol One’s Andrew Saba reinforced commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Veronica on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

The Virginia Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is honored to share that Charles “Tim” Hardis...
03/02/2026

The Virginia Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is honored to share that Charles “Tim” Hardison (left), Supervisor for the Federal Aviation Administration in Leesburg, VA has been presented the Department of Defense ESGR Patriotic Employer Award!

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

Jason DeAraujo (right), an FAA employee and Major in the United States Air Force Reserve, nominated Tim for the award. Maj DeAraujo serves with the 512th Contingency Response Squadron in Delaware, and is serving above the normal one week a month and two weeks annual training with the full support of his civilian leadership team. As Maj DeAraujo noted in the award write up:

“I have never had a supervisor as supportive as Mr. Hardison is of my Air Force Reserve commitment. He has made it clear that any time I have reserve duty, I will be released from the work schedule without question. He has never asked for documentation to justify my request. Mr. Hardison even went out of his way to get me in contact with an Air National Guard unit in his home state of West Virginia, which I then used to plan my unit's annual off-station exercise. Mr. Hardison's support has helped ease the burden of balancing two careers and provided a positive working environment. His efforts are worth recognizing.”

At the awards ceremony, Hardison reinforced FAA's commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Tim Hardison on this well-deserved honor, and thanking Maj DeAraujo for his military service!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Chris Fries (right), Supervisor for Leadership Institute in Arlington, ...
03/01/2026

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Chris Fries (right), Supervisor for Leadership Institute in Arlington, VA has been presented the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award!

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

2LT Mateo Partelli (left), a Leadership Institute employee and Second Lieutenant in the Army National Guard for Virginia, nominated Chris for the award. Mateo serves in the 144th Cyber Warfare Company at Fort Belvoir. He is serving above the normal one week a month and two weeks annual training with the full support of his civilian leadership team, and included the following in his award nomination write up:

“Chris has consistently supported my service in the Army National Guard and has made it easy for me to meet military obligations without friction at work. He approved every military related personal time off (PTO) request I have submitted, supported mandatory duty and short notice activations, and encouraged officer professional development events that are consistent with the Leadership Institute mission. He treats my Guard service as a strength, plans proactively around training dates, and maintains a supportive professional environment that reduces stress during demanding military periods. His leadership reflects strong employer support of the Guard and Reserve and he is deserving of recognition.”

At the awards ceremony, Mr. Morton Blackwell, President and Founder of Leadership Institute, reinforced the organization's commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Chris on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

The Virginia Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is honored to share that Peter Goldsborough (...
02/24/2026

The Virginia Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is honored to share that Peter Goldsborough (right), Supervisor for Rune Technologies in Rosslyn, Virginia has been presented the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award!

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

1LT William Svoboda (left), a Rune employee and First Lieutenant in the Army National Guard of California, nominated Goldsborough for the award. LT Svoboda serves in a Cyber Protection unit, and is serving above the normal one week a month and two weeks annual training, with the full support of his civilian leadership team. LT Svoboda included this in his nomination narrative:

“Since joining Rune in September, I have spent almost a month on various active-duty orders through the National Guard. At one point, I spent over two weeks for an overseas exercise that took me away from my civilian work. Peter has been nothing but supportive and understanding of my military obligations.”

At the awards ceremony, Rune Technologies CEO Dave Tuttle, also a member of the Virgina Army National Guard, reinforced commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. Thank you Mr. Tuttle for your support!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Goldsborough on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Dana Purpura (left), Manager of The Heights facilities in Ashburn, Virg...
02/18/2026

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Dana Purpura (left), Manager of The Heights facilities in Ashburn, Virginia has received the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award.

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

Ulises Pastran (right), an employee and First Lieutenant in the Virginia Army National Guard, nominated Dana for the award.

Ulises is in training for a future Joint Readiness Training Center rotation that requires many additional training days above the normal once a month and two weeks. First Lieutenant Pastran read the award write up during the presentation.

Says Ulises: “We work in a very small office of six personnel, and there are never any objections or unnecessary questioning of my VAARNG responsibilities.”

At the awards ceremony, Dana reinforced The Heights commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Dana on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Taylor Laura (right), Manager of The Emerson facilities in Centerville,...
02/04/2026

ESGR Virginia Committee is honored to share that Taylor Laura (right), Manager of The Emerson facilities in Centerville, Virginia, has received the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award.

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for military service members and their families.

Ulises Pastran (left), an Emerson employee and First Lieutenant in the Virginia Army National Guard, nominated Taylor for the award.

Ulises is in training for a future Joint Readiness Training Center rotation that requires many additional training days above the normal once a month and two weeks. First Lieutenant Pastran read the award write up during the presentation.

Says Ulises: “We work in a very small office of six personnel, and there are never any objections or unnecessary questioning of my VAARNG responsibilities.”

At the awards ceremony, Taylor reinforced The Emerson commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Taylor on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

ESGR Virginia Committee is thrilled to share that Sarah Ager (right), Director of Facilities for Northrop Grumman, has r...
01/15/2026

ESGR Virginia Committee is thrilled to share that Sarah Ager (right), Director of Facilities for Northrop Grumman, has received the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award!

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

Eric Ngolle (left), an employee and Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve, nominated Sarah for the award. Eric was called away last year for officer training. Lieutenant Ngolle read the award write up during the presentation.

Says Eric: “Sarah demonstrated exceptional support that goes beyond standard policy. Sarah consistently supports my schedule by allowing me to flex my work hours and rearrange projects with zero negative impact on my career.”

At the awards ceremony, Sarah reinforced North Grumman's commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteer Frank Huff.

ESGR Virginia Committee is thrilled to share that Jennifer Dugan (right), VP, Operations for Public Safety for Tria Fede...
12/20/2025

ESGR Virginia Committee is thrilled to share that Jennifer Dugan (right), VP, Operations for Public Safety for Tria Federal has received the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award.

The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors who provide flexibility, time away, and care for service members and their families.

Curtis Tuggle (left), a Tria program manager and Lieutenant Colonel in the DC Army National Guard, nominated Jennifer for the award. Curtis was called away this year for major national missions—from a presidential inauguration to a state funeral—often on short notice.

Says Curtis: Jennifer “ensured I had the flexibility, understanding, and encouragement needed to serve confidently, knowing my professional responsibilities would be managed in my absence.

“Several junior teammates at Tria also balance Guard or Reserve service, and Jen consistently fosters an environment where military duty is respected and celebrated. She coordinates workload adjustments, recognizes the value of service, and makes sure returning employees are reintegrated smoothly.”

At the awards ceremony, CEO Tim Borchert reinforced Tria’s commitment to our National Guard and Reserve colleagues by signing Tria’s Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this well-deserved honor!

The award presentation and SoS signing were supported by ESGR volunteers Tony Schlagel and Frank Huff.



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The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Virginia Committee is pleased to announce that Anshuman Joshi (righ...
12/19/2025

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Virginia Committee is pleased to announce that Anshuman Joshi (right) of Capital One in Richmond, VA was recently presented with the ESGR Patriotic Employer Award after being nominated by Army Reserve Major John Delano. MAJ Delano is a Capital One employee assigned to a Defense Logistics Agency Aviation unit at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

In his nomination, MAJ Delano explained that Joshi “helped cover my duties and supported me” while he was assigned to military duties. The Patriotic Employer Award is presented to an individual supervisor, rather than to the company or organization itself, and serves as a personal “letter of appreciation” to a deserving civilian supervisor.

ESGR sincerely appreciates the efforts of supervisors like Mr. Joshi to support the Guard and Reserve members they employ, and thanks MAJ Delano for his nomination!

The award presentation was supported by ESGR volunteer Eddie Nelson.

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