NJESGR seeks Boss Lift applicants Published March 21, 2013 By Tammy L. Cartagena Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Headquarters is set to host its annual Boss Lift May 7-8, 2013, here. The two-day event will allow 35 participants to see firsthand the type and quality of military training and leadership activities guard and reserve members receive. Selected sites will emphasize guard and reserve training and will also include multiple service branches. The Boss Lift brings employers to military training sites where they observe guard and reserve members on duty as part of the total force. The event allows employers an opportunity to understand what guard and reserve members do when on duty with their military units. The ESGR committees often include key business and community leaders and members of the local media in addition to employers. Non-member participation is generally limited to one Boss Lift to enable the ESGR to offer the opportunity to as many employers as possible. The New Jersey ESGR will only invite bosses of guard and reservists this year. Day one of the event will allow attendees to experience three different Army training simulators and a tour of Lakehurst. Day two is all about the weapon systems and will include a military working dog demonstration, rides in various military vehicles, a Meals, Ready to Eat lunch and a live-fire demonstration. Go to www.njesgr.org/forms/njesgr_bosslift_form.pdf to print an application form and fax it to 562-5496. Call 562-5550 afterwards to confirm receipt of nomination or for additional information.