ESGR luncheon
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Master Sgt. Thomas Trice, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, stands with his civilian employer, Andrew Pope of Edward Jones Investments, at the Ohio Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Annual Employer Recognition Luncheon May 1. Mr. Pope, Mr. Bo Wyenandt of Advanced Transportation Systems, Inc., and Mr. Greg Holler of Cargill, received the Above and Beyond Award, and represented 30 companies recognized during the luncheon of more than 1,200 submitted for Patriot Awards. The agencies were recognized for providing medical benefits, making up the difference in salary; sending care packages; and providing support for the deployed member's family. (Air Force photo/Maj. Cynthia Harris)