AlliedBarton sign ESGR Statement of Support Published June 26, 2013 By SMSgt Minnie Jones 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland -- Michael Embree, Vice President of Operations, AlliedBarton Security Services, San Antonio District Office, signed an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Statement of Support at an hiring event attended by Col. Jeffrey Pennington, commander 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,Texas. AlliedBarton Security Services, the largest American-owned security officer services company, sponsored the hiring event that was hosted by ESGR June 25, at the Warfighter and Family Readiness center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The signing represents that AlliedBarton Security Services reaffirms its commitment to hiring members of the National Guard and Reserve. About ESGR ESGR is a Department of Defense agency 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. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging the employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. The Statement of Support program is the cornerstone of ESGR's efforts to gain and maintain employer support. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach program is available at www.ESGR.mil or by contacting the employer outreach coordinator in San Antonio at (210) 386-4789.