Steven Sumida, left, and Eric Gilstrap, right, Frontier Communications managers in Beaverton, Ore., receive the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve on Nov. 10. Staff Sgt. Michael Pritchett, center, 36th Aerial Port Squadron ramp specialist here, nominated Frontier Communications for the award. Sergeant Pritchett is also a technician for Frontier Communications in his civilian job.