Four Aims supervisors on the Campus Safety and Security (CCS) team received an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award.
Aims Community College Supervisors Nationally Recognized for Supporting Military Service
January 28, 2026
Members of the Aims Campus Safety and Security team, pictured left to right: John Fults, Les Wiemers, Raelle Rives, David Vogl and Erik Larson.
Raelle Rives, a Public Safety Specialist with Aims CCS and a Sergeant First Class serving as an Observer-Coach/Trainer for the U.S. Army Reserves, nominated her supervisors for an ESGR Patriot Award.
A ceremony was held at Aims Community College on January 26 to present the awards to:
- John Fults, Campus Safety and Security Director
- Les Wiemers, Campus Safety and Security Assistant Director
- Erik Larson, Logistics & Safety Officer
- David Vogl, Campus Safety & Security Supervisor
“We are grateful to support Raelle and her duty to serve the country,” Fults said. “It was a surprise to receive the award because we truly value each other as family. Supporting each other comes naturally.”
The CSS team supports Rives and her monthly commitment to the Army Reserves. In February, Rives will be sent on a year-long mission. Fults said, “The CSS team will miss her while she’s deployed.”
Rives nominated her supervisors to say, “You guys are doing awesome and thank you.” She believes that the team has always been supportive and accommodated her military service. “I appreciate their help and their support through this,” she said.
About the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
The ESGR, a U.S. Department of War office, promotes cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and civilian employers and assists in resolving conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment. The Patriot Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their outstanding support of employees serving in the Guard and Reserve.
