Col. John Thompson, 178th Wing vice commander, signs a statement of support for the Guard and Reserve in front of an audience of full-time members at the Springfield Air National Guard Base to show leadership backing of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Jan. 28, 2014. Many full-time Airmen serve as federal technicians and have protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, which the 178th Wing leadership fully supports. (Ohio Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Stahl/Released)