CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve announced Lisa Petersen, Wyoming Department
of Health, K-MAT Unit Manager in the Behavioral Health Division, was presented
the Patriot Award.
Peterson was nominated by Dillion Johnson, a K-MAT unit
member who also serves as a sergeant in the Wyoming Army National Guard Medical
Detachment. The award is from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and
recognizes Lisa “for Contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty
and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America's National Guard
and Reserve Force."
When asked why he nominated her for this award, Dillion
said, “Lisa is completely understanding of when I am called to my military job
and allows me the time off with hardly a second thought. She is fully
supportive and makes it easy to balance both jobs.” Congratulations Lisa!
From left to right: Sgt. Dillion Johnson, nominator; Lisa
Petersen, Unit Manager; Capt. Carolyn Braun, Deputy State Surgeon and Commander
of Wyoming Medical Detachment; and Larry Atwell, Employer Outreach Director, WY
ESGR