Maj. Gen. Michael J. Garshak, commander of the Idaho National Guard, along with representatives from Idaho Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the Patriot Award to Idaho State Police Sgt. Blake Higley Wednesday. SFC Joseph Lewis nominated Higley and fellow Troopers Justin Ward and Tagg Williams, who were not able to be present to receive their awards. Idaho State Police Director Col. Kedrick Wills accepted Ward and Williams' awards on their behalf. Idaho ESGR is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the Reserve components through outreach, recognition and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable law. ESGR is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the Reserve components through outreach, recognition and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable law. #idahonationalguard #armynationalg...