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DOD honors Delta Air Lines manager for support of Reserve

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  • Washington Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
SEATTLE --  The Washington Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency of the Department of Defense, presented Aug. 30 the Patriot Award to Gene Raisanen, operations manager for Delta Air Lines Cargo Operations in Seattle, in recognition of extraordinary support of an employee who serves in the United States Air Force Reserve.

According to Larry Kirchner, ESGR King County Chair, "The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals and firms 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.

"Mr. Raisanen was nominated for being highly supportive of the United States Air Force Reserve by Master Sergeant Patrick Haley, a member of the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation's National Guard and Reserve units."

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions with America's borders and beyond, ESGR will continue to be the resource for the employers of citizen warriors. ESGR provides education, consultation, and if necessary, mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www.esgr.mil, or by calling the Washington State office at (877) 306-1971.