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Wisconsin’s Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) promotes supportive workplaces for National Guard and Reserve members through employer outreach, recognition and education — strengthening military readiness and USERRA community partnerships Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of War office established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component service members and their civilian employers, and assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment.

On September 10, ESGR Volunteer Mark Matwig presented Patriot Awards to Josh Skilondz and Suzanne Mootz of Aprilaire in ...
10/05/2026

On September 10, ESGR Volunteer Mark Matwig presented Patriot Awards to Josh Skilondz and Suzanne Mootz of Aprilaire in Poynette.
The nominator was SSG Jotham Garcia Rojas USAR stationed in Milwaukee.
The Statement of Support for Aprilaire was signed by HR Manager Karin Dwyer.

Photo: Josh Skilondz, SSG Jotham Garcia Rojas, and Suzanne Mootz (L to R)

Freedom Award Nomination period is October 1 to December 31. For nomination forms and more infomation refer to the ESGR ...
10/05/2026

Freedom Award Nomination period is October 1 to December 31. For nomination forms and more infomation refer to the ESGR websote.

ESGR Volunteer David Melby presented Patriot awards to David Hilsheimer and Dave Kreuser of Zimbrick Volkswagen of Middl...
10/05/2026

ESGR Volunteer David Melby presented Patriot awards to David Hilsheimer and Dave Kreuser of Zimbrick Volkswagen of Middleton on September 16.

The nominator was Specialist Bryss Shover of the 469th Engineer Company, USAR, Machesney Park, Illinois.

Photo: ESGR Volunteer David Melby (L), David Hilsheimer and Dave Kreuser (Center) and SPC Shover (R).

FY27 Wisconsin ESGR Employer Outreach and Freedom Award planning session.Left to right Bill Rheingans, Cheryl Ewer,Jim M...
09/22/2026

FY27 Wisconsin ESGR Employer Outreach and Freedom Award planning session.
Left to right Bill Rheingans, Cheryl Ewer,Jim Malcolm, Bob Strange and Dave Gapinski.
Thanks everyone for your time as we set our goals for FY27.

On 3 September Area 5 ESGR Volunteer David Monk presented a Patriot Award to Jenifer Urbanski of Asprirus Wausau Hospita...
09/09/2026

On 3 September Area 5 ESGR Volunteer David Monk presented a Patriot Award to Jenifer Urbanski of Asprirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. The nominator was Andenum Waquong serving with the 452nd Service Hospital in Milwaukee.

The nomination read, “Jennifer Urbanski has consistently supported my military obligations by adjusting my work schedule to meet my needs, even on short notice. She also modified my work contract to ensure flexibility for my service requirements.”

The Statement of Support was signed by Chief Nursing Officer Robin Rudie on behalf of the organization.

On 8 September Area 5 ESGR Volunteer David Monk presented a Patriot Award and Statement of Support to Institutional Coor...
09/09/2026

On 8 September Area 5 ESGR Volunteer David Monk presented a Patriot Award and Statement of Support to Institutional Coordinator Julie Richards of the Wisconsin Northern & Central GME Consortium (WiNC) based in Wausau. The nominator was Coast Guardsman Razlog Novitchi serving with the Coast Guard Reserve based in Galveston, Texas.

He said of Julie Richards that "she worked around the clock to make sure the residency program that I am training for was VA eligible and that I would receive my GI Bill benefits. She sacrificed her own time to complete the necessary paperwork.”

On 31 August ESGR Rafael Conde of Area 6 presented five Patriot Awards to supervisors and employers at TriStar Engines ...
09/09/2026

On 31 August ESGR Rafael Conde of Area 6 presented five Patriot Awards to supervisors and employers at TriStar Engines and Transmissions in Baldwin. The awardees were Tony Mueller, John Garbe, Lynn Blomstrand, Diana Anderson, and Zachery Buxton. The awards were nominated by Specialist Caleb Hinton, currently deployed with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Plant manager Tony Mueller also signed a Statement of Support for the company. About 80 employees attended the awards ceremony.

ESGR volunteer Rafael Conde (center) and plant Manager Tony Meuller (right) in group photo along with awardees.

On August 26, ESGR volunteer David Melby, presented a Patriot Award to Michelle Jensen, Principal of the Prairie View Mi...
08/28/2026

On August 26, ESGR volunteer David Melby, presented a Patriot Award to Michelle Jensen, Principal of the Prairie View Middle School, Sun Prairie.

The nominator, Matthew Braun, U.S. Naval Reserve said Michelle Jensen is incredibly supportive of my absence from work due to military orders, including short notice and for extended periods. She ensures a seamless transition in and out for me and my teammates to ensure the students, team, and school continuously meet the needs of our students and to ensure mission accomplishment of my Naval responsibilities.

Approximately 55 employees, the District Communications Officer and District Administrator attended the presentation ceremony.

On 13 August, Nursing Supervisor Carly Klunder of Emplify Health by Gundersen of La Crosse was presented a Patriot Award...
08/26/2026

On 13 August, Nursing Supervisor Carly Klunder of Emplify Health by Gundersen of La Crosse was presented a Patriot Award for her support of Army Reservist Erin Bringe. Erin is assigned HHD of the 457th Transportation Battalion. The presentation was made at the monthly staff meeting with about 20 staff members in attendance.

Photo Erin Bringe (L) and Carly Klunder (R).

📣FORT McCOY NEWS📣On behalf the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, following is a secure link to the August 2026 issue of ...
08/23/2026

📣FORT McCOY NEWS📣

On behalf the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, following is a secure link to the August 2026 issue of The Real McCoy newspaper, Fort McCoy’s official publication that gets its name from historical efforts at the installation during World War II.

The August 2026 Edition of The Real McCoy can be found at:https://d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_77539.pdf

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Madison, WI
53704

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