CHICOPEE, MA. November 11, 2009. Bright and early on Veteran's Day, members of the MA ESGR Committee visited the TurboCare facility to present Barry Bradley, Operations Manager, the Patriot Award. Mr. Bradley demonstrated how important this honor was by having all machines in the plant shut down so all employees could observe the ceremony. Also, Mr. Bradley had recently signed a Statement of Support.  

James Dupuis, an employee and also a Technical Sergeant (TSgt) in the US Air Force Reserve, attended the award presentation in uniform. In his nomination, TSgt Dupuis stated: "Even after numerous deployments Barry and the rest of the TurboCare group have done nothing but support all operations I have been involved in. Biggest benefit includes carrying my family insurance while I have been deployed".   

TurboCare Group of Businesses is the world's largest network of independent service providers offering maintenance support to owners and operators of rotating equipment manufactured by major industry OEMs. With 16 businesses around the world and more than 2,500 highly skilled employees, TurboCare Group offers comprehensive service solutions in the industrial and power generation markets in more than 100 countries worldwide.   

The Chicopee, Massachusetts facility has over thirty years experience manufacturing and installing stationary turbine parts. The extensive infrastructure operates 24/7 to meet customers' fast turnaround needs and outage requirements. It manufactures replacement parts for turbines including but not limited to packing, valve components, hardware and diaphragms.   

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the USERRA law of 1994 and resolving conflicts through mediation. The MA Committee has more than 40 volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier". On hand representing MAESGR were Western MA Chair and Ombudsman Director Earl Bonett and Staff Member Bill Hebert. 

 

   

From Left to Right: TSgt James Dupuis, Earl Bonett and Barry Bradley

        
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 From Left to Right: Earl Bonett and Barry Bradley discussing TurboCare's operations while other employees look on..

If you would like nominate your Boss for an award, call the MA Committee for ESGR at 508-233-7249 or go to www.esgr.mil..