Felmingsburg Police Chief Brian Bowling (left) is presented the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (right) at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. on Sept. 29, 2022. The Freedom Award is given to civilian employers of the Guard and Reserves by the ESGR for exceptional commitment to servicemembers' military careers. (U.S. Army photo by Andy Dickson)