Committee Spotlight: Joint Military Affairs

BY TYLER MICIK

The Joint Military Affairs Committee (JMAC) connects businesses with the Delaware National Guard to support service members and their families through events like the annual Francis D. Vavala National Guard Youth Golf Tournament and the State of the Guard Address.

Each February, during the State of the Guard event, JMAC presents the Warrior Friendly Business Award to one small business (fewer than 50 employees) and one large business (50 or more employees). The award recognizes companies that do extraordinary work to support military members and their families. This year’s recipients were Courageous Hearts, LLC—who is also featured in this issue as a 2024 Superstar in Business—and CSC. In addition to receiving the award at the event, a plaque displaying their names, along with those of previous recipients, hangs year-round in the Governor’s office.

JMAC is currently accepting applications for next year’s awards. If your business prioritizes hiring veterans and supporting the military community and their families, we encourage you to apply for the 2025 Warrior Friendly Business Award. Applications are open now and will close on December 13th.

Major General Michael R. Berry, Delaware’s adjutant general, often talks about the “three-legged stool” in his presentations about the Delaware National Guard. The three legs represent the guardsman/woman, their family, and the employer—all of which are crucial to the individual’s success. JMAC represents the employer leg by bringing businesses together to help support the men and women who have raised their hand to serve our country. Similarly, we hope you’ll raise your hand to participate in the Joint Military Affairs Committee. To join the JMAC or apply for the 2025 Warrior Friendly Business Award, please contact me at tmicik@dscc.com.