ESGR Presents Patriot Award to Yankee Candle Supervisor

Published Aug. 16, 2013
By TSgt. George Cloutier
439th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recently presented the Patriot Award to Robert Brown, a supervisor at the Yankee Candle Company, for his support of the Westover and Air Force Reserve mission.

Brown was nominated for the award by his employee, SMSgt. Craig Savoie, 58th Aerial Port Squadron. The award was presented during a "Thank You" luncheon hosted by Yankee Candle in celebration of the success of a new production line. During the luncheon, Jim Scott, plant manager and former recipient of the Patriot Award, talked about the value their Reserve employees bring to the company.

ESGR is a Department of Defense office established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers.

For more information about ESGR Outreach Programs, or ESGR volunteer opportunities, call 800-336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil.