Two Tennessee companies were among only 15 employers

Two Tennessee companies were among only 15 employers nationwide to be honored with the Department of Defense’s highest recognition given by Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve’s, the 2013 Secretary of Defense “Freedom Award” in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26, 2013. (Left to right) Jessica L. Wright, acting dnder secretary of defense for personnel and readiness; Steel Plate Fabricators, President Mike Russell; 134th Air Refueling Wing member, Staff Sgt. Cameron Lale; and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve National Chair, Paul Mock. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Released)