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Col. James Kerr, 940 th Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Patriot Award to Mr. Andy Alvarado, California Department of Transportation area construction engineer, during a ceremony at Beale Air Force Base Jan. 7, 2006. Mr. Alvarado is also the civilian supervisor to Master Sgt. Terrence White, 940 th Civil Engineering Squadron engineering assistant. Sergeant White nominated his civilian employer for the award, which is presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Stacey Knott)