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188th Maintenance Group Airman honors civilian employer for support with Patriot Award

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  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  The Arkansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced May 4 that Tracey Moody with the American Eagle Airlines was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of her employees who serve in the Arkansas National Guard and Reserves.

"The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation's call to serve," said Jon Woodham, ESGR Arkansas Employer Relations specialist.

Staff Sgt. Shilo Schluterman, a member of the 188th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and employee of American Airlines, nominated Moody for being highly supportive of her career in the Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Fighter Wing.

Woodham said supportive supervisors and employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation's Guard and Reserve units.

"Tracey has consistently made exceptions for drill and last-minute [temporary duty assignments] even when it has put our station in a bind," Schluterman said. "Tracey has filled in my hours herself when needed and has never held it against me. She has supported my participation in the Air National Guard and she is very proud of the fact that I serve."

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserves continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America's borders and beyond, ESGR continues to function as a vital resource for the employers of citizen warriors. ESGR recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of the law and resolves conflict through mediation.

More information about ESGR Employer Outreach programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil and www.facebook.com/ArkansasESGR. Interested individuals can also call Jon Woodham at 479-459-3342 or Richard Green at 501-212-4096.

188th Maintenance Group Airman honors civilian employer for support with Patriot Award

  • Published
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  The Arkansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced May 4 that Tracey Moody with the American Eagle Airlines was honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of her employees who serve in the Arkansas National Guard and Reserves.

"The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation's call to serve," said Jon Woodham, ESGR Arkansas Employer Relations specialist.

Staff Sgt. Shilo Schluterman, a member of the 188th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and employee of American Airlines, nominated Moody for being highly supportive of her career in the Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Fighter Wing.

Woodham said supportive supervisors and employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation's Guard and Reserve units.

"Tracey has consistently made exceptions for drill and last-minute [temporary duty assignments] even when it has put our station in a bind," Schluterman said. "Tracey has filled in my hours herself when needed and has never held it against me. She has supported my participation in the Air National Guard and she is very proud of the fact that I serve."

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserves continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America's borders and beyond, ESGR continues to function as a vital resource for the employers of citizen warriors. ESGR recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of the law and resolves conflict through mediation.

More information about ESGR Employer Outreach programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil and www.facebook.com/ArkansasESGR. Interested individuals can also call Jon Woodham at 479-459-3342 or Richard Green at 501-212-4096.