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Jackson sheriff recognized

Jackson County Sheriff Chip Hall was recently recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee as a “Patriotic Employer.” 

This recognition comes in support of Guardsman Jesse Aiken, who is currently deployed with the local 210th MP Company. In addition to Aiken’s service to the nation, he is also a deputy sheriff in Jackson County. Aiken nominated Hall for this award and Pete Haithcock with the ESGR presented it today. 

He stated during his recommendation, “Sheriff Hall hired me as a deputy sheriff knowing that I am a member of the National Guard and he considers this as an asset to the position.  Sheriff Hall and the entire Sheriff’s Office staff openly and actively support my service in the Guard. I consider myself very fortunate to work for this organization.”

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