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No. 077-01 April 23, 2001
Employer Support 2001 Public Service Announcement Campaign

The 2001 public service announcement campaign for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) will be announced Wednesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. EDT during a press briefing in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E781.

The briefing, conducted by Charles L. Cragin, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, addresses the critical role of civilian employer support for members of the National Guard and Reserve, who make up nearly 50 percent of the U.S. armed forces.

The point of contact for this event is Maj. Hunt Kerrigan, ESGR public affairs office, (703) 696-7768.