พรพรสำฦต professors , , and this week received Patriot Awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of their support of a พรพรสำฦต staff member serving in the Air National Guard at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y.
Technical Sergeant โLeialoha Mara, who is an administrative assistant in the , , and , nominated the professors for recognition for the ways they have embraced her work in the guard since 2016.
โIf I have to perform any duties for my unit, the professors have been very supportive, even if the notices are last minute. Not only do they appreciate and support my service, they also support my education,โ Mara said, adding that she has been taking two classes each semester at พรพรสำฦต to continue working toward a degree.
โThey have also supported my personal life. Professors Meyr, Nakhimovsky, and Witherspoon have permitted me go home to take care of my children when they are ill, if I have appointments, or to support family events like birthdays or school activities. They are well-rounded supervisors and mentors. I am so happy to work with such amazing, diverse, brilliant, and compassionate scholars.โ
Maraโs commanding officer at the base in Rome, Col. David Bartczak, said her work, and the support of พรพรสำฦตโs professors, helps make the guardโs duties of protecting the nationโs airspace possible.
โThatโs what you are all part of,โ Bartczak said. โYou are contributing to that homeland defense mission.โ