Indiana ESGR

10/08/2026

Do you have a good story about how your employer provides outstanding support to you as a Guard or Reserve employee? Nominate them! The 2027 Secretary of War Employer Support Freedom Award nomination season is NOW OPEN through Dec 31.

Fill out the online form at https://esgr.csd.disa.mil/fan/PublicNomination

09/15/2026

Indiana ESGR is grateful to Tennessee ESGR VST, Mary Sons, for assisting us in presenting an Outstanding Volunteer Award to Mr. Barry Green. A 25-year veteran with Indiana, Barry moved to TN to be closer to family and we were not able to recognize him prior to his move.

We are forever thankful for the years of dedicated service Barry gave to supporting our Guardsmen & Reservists. Barry led the efforts of ESGR at the mobilization center at Camp Atterbury for many years, which brought Service members through from across the nation. His daily work touched the lives of thousands of these men and women, whether they were mobilizing or coming home, with a warm smile and caring spirit.

Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition, Barry! We are so proud to have you as a forever member of our family!

Indiana VST Angela Marchand contacted TN VST Mary Sons and asked if she would present an award for her. A 25-year Indiana ESGR Volunteer moved to Murfreesboro, TN before she was able to recognize him for his outstanding service. Angela had the award mailed to the TN ESGR office. On her way home from...

08/29/2026

Stop by and say hello! 👋
We’d love to see you and tell you what ESGR is all about!

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08/29/2026

Please join us in wishing our friends at the Marine Forces Reserve a happy birthday.

Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) was created by Congress as the Reserve Component of the U.S. Marine Corps. The mission of Marine Forces Reserve is to augment and reinforce active Marine forces in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations, provide personnel and operational tempo relief for the active forces in peacetime, and provide service to the community. Equipped and trained to the same rigorous standards as active Marine forces, to include joint operations, Marine Forces Reserve are trained and educated to the highest levels, and provide rapid response when called upon.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.marforres.marines.mil/About/

07/29/2026

Happy birthday to the JAG Corps.

07/29/2026

Since July 29, 1775, the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps has provided religious support to Soldiers, Families, and Civilians of the U.S. Army.

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07/27/2026

Great job representing Indiana.
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07/03/2026

As we celebrate 250 years of America, we reflect on Indiana’s proud legacy of service and sacrifice in defense of our nation.

Today, we honor the Indiana National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, and families who continue to answer the call at home and abroad. Your commitment embodies the very best of our state and our country.

From all of us, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day.

Always Ready, Always There.

07/02/2026

Camp Atterbury, IN: On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve hosted 15 employers from across Indiana for a UH60 Black Hawk bosslift event.

This ESGR employer outreach event allows employers to observe military operations and activities. This event included briefings on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Indiana Army National Guard, who supported the Bosslift.

Employers were taken on a tour to include observing live ranges, visiting barracks, a weapons simulations training facility, eating lunch at the base dining hall, and a flight onboard a UH60 Black Hawk. Our sincere thanks to the 38th CAB for supporting this mission.

At the conclusion of the event, employers were coined by Mr. Brain Copes, Vice Chair for Indiana ESGR, and provided with a Statement of Support certificate to take back to their place of business for display.

Our hope is that by creating a culture in which all American employers value the military service of their employees, we will limit any issues between employers and Service members.

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07/01/2026

Fort Wayne, IN: Sometimes, support comes in the form of a team. For 2LT Kyle Alger, who serves with the Indiana Army National Guard, recognizing those who have gone "above & beyond" with a U.S. Department of War Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, was the way to go!

Mr. Doug Schwartz, a longtime volunteer with Indiana ESGR, presented the Patriotic Employer Award to members of Fort Wayne City Utilities. Please join us in recognizing Veronika Meyer, Anne Marie Smrchek, and Kristen Buell.

2LT Alger shares, "My team provided paid leave while on training orders during the spring of FY25. I was absent for a space of 5 months, during which time I was fully supported in preparing to leave, and they maintained my position when I returned. My employer has made an effort to coordinate work schedules around my service obligations."

It can be difficult to navigate civilian work, with family time and military service. But employers who support their Guard & Reserve employees help make that balance work.

We congratulate Fort Wayne CIty Utilities on the recognition and thank them for their outstanding support.

Pictured (L-R): 2LT Alger (ARNG), Veronika Meyer, Kristen Buell, Anne Marie Smrchek, Doug Schwartz (ESGR)