Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Freedom Award nomitation season is now open

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Dear Service Member,
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award nomination season is an exciting time of year. We get to see thousands of testimonials about employers who regularly go above and beyond to support their employees in the National Guard and Reserve.
Throughout this nomination season email campaign, you, along with nearly 800,000 Reserve Component servicemembers will receive several emails that announce the season and provide updates.
For the hundreds of you who have already nominated your supportive employer, thank you! And, for those of you who’d like to, go to https://www.FreedomAward.mil and click on the “Nominate Employer” tab.
As you continue to serve in Guard and Reserve, meeting the demands of foreign and domestic calls to duty, it is important to recognize those employers who provide unparalleled support to you and your family members.
The Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The employers chosen exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees.
The nomination form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2022.
Thank you for your service,
The Freedom Award Team

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WASHINGTON - Dear Service Member, The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award nomination season is an exciting time of year. We get to see thousands of testimonials about employers who regularly go above and beyond to support their employees in the National Guard and Reserve. Throughout this nomination season email campaign, you, along with nearly 800,000 Reserve Component servicemembers will receive several emails that announce the season and provide updates. For the hundreds of you who have already nominated your supportive employer, thank you! And, for those of you who’d like to, go to https://www.FreedomAward.mil and click on the “Nominate Employer” tab. As you continue to serve in Guard and Reserve, meeting the demands of foreign and domestic calls to duty, it is important to recognize those employers who provide unparalleled support to you and your family members. The Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The employers chosen exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees. The nomination form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2022. Thank you for your service, The Freedom Award Team

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