Franklin’s Printing, nominated by the company’s bulk mail manager, is an independently owned and operated full service printing, business and marketing materials company. The company’s support of Guard and Reserve includes no penalties to the employee’s vacation or leave for military service. With only 13 employees, Franklin’s Printing provides additional support to the military by donating their time and talents, including printing brochures for local military groups, military personnel and their families at no cost. Franklin’s Printing has also received the ESGR Pro Patria Award and the Above and Beyond Award. Under Secretary of Defense, Chief Financial Officer Robert Hale (left), and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (right) presented the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to Henry Golczynksi, owner, Franklin’s Printing (center). The Freedom Award, presented September 23 in Washington D.C., is the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to employers for their outstanding support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Earlier in the day Golczynski met with Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Photo by Johnny Bivera.