Nominate your employer Published Dec. 24, 2008 By Tanya Trejo 315 Airlift Squadron/Public Affairs CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C -- Guardsmen and Reservists: Nominate your employer for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award at www.FreedomAward.mil. The 2009 nomination season is November 3, 2008 to January 19, 2009. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESRG) is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. We recognize outstanding support, increase awareness of the law, and resolve conflicts through mediation. For further information please contact Beth Sherman, ESGR Public Affairs, at 703-380-9717.