Indiana ESGR

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Established in 1972, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of War office that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the National Guard and Reserve Components. ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assi

st in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. ESGR is supported by a network of more than 4,900 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Volunteers, hailing from small business and industry, government, education and prior military service bring a vast wealth of experience to assist in serving employers, service members and their families. Together with Headquarters ESGR staff and a small cadre of support staff for each State Committee, volunteers work to promote and enhance employer support for military service in the Guard and Reserve. ESGR has served our country for more than 40 years, fostering a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. These citizen warriors could not defend and protect us at home and abroad without the continued promise of meaningful civilian employment for themselves and their families. ESGR has continued to adapt to meet the needs of Reserve Component members, their families and America’s employers by joining forces with a network of other national, state and local government and professional trade organizations as together, We All Serve!

Stop by and say hello! 👋We’d love to see you and tell you what ESGR is all about!📍 Booth  #2136  🇺🇸
08/29/2026

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

📍 Booth #2136

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Please join us in wishing our friends at the Marine Forces Reserve a happy birthday. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) w...
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/

Happy birthday to the   JAG Corps.
07/29/2026

Happy birthday to the JAG Corps.

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

Camp Atterbury, IN: On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve hosted 15 employers from acros...
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.

Thank you to all who participated. 🇺🇸

Fort Wayne, IN: Sometimes, support comes in the form of a team. For 2LT Kyle Alger, who serves with the Indiana Army Nat...
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)

03/27/2026

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Indianapolis, IN

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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