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The Department of Defense Names Afterburner, Inc. a Patriotic Employer for Supporting Participation in the U.S. National Guard and Reserve Force

The Global Strategic Staffing and Team Building Firm Is Honored to Be Recognized for Its Contributions to Protecting National Security

Atlanta, GA – December 3, 2009 – Afterburner, Inc., a strategic staffing, team building, and consulting firm in Atlanta, Georgia, is honored to announce that it is a recipient of the Department of Defense's distinguished Patriot Award. James Murphy, CEO and founder of Afterburner, was recognized as a patriotic employer for promoting national security, liberty, and freedom by encouraging the company's employees to participate in the U.S. National Guard and Reserve Force.

"Afterburner is incredibly proud to be the recipient of such a prestigious award," said Murphy. "We want to thank the Department of Defense for honoring our employees' continued commitment to keeping this country's citizens secure in times of both peace and war."

On September 23, 2009, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, held a Statement of Support Signing and Ceremony, where Afterburner employees took part in a day of team building activities, presentations, entertainment, and awards. John Mills, Afterburner's Flawless Execution Solutions Specialist, was also invited to enjoy a ride in the Blackhawk helicopter. "It's an honor to work for a company that hires and continues to hire the brave men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. During the event, the recipients were allowed to ride in the Blackhawk helicopter, which was a very unique experience, especially for a civilian," said Mills. To learn more, visit www.afterburner.com for additional information on Afterburner's team building and strategic staffing solutions.

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As the global leader in Flawless Execution, Afterburner's elite military professionals are recognized as the best in the world. Not about teaching warfare or hyping people up on U.S. patriotism, the company emphasizes one thing: Flawless Execution for organizations. Embed, part of this unique model, is a strategic human capital placement service for elite military professionals transitioning from military to civilian careers. Afterburner has performed training events in 38 countries and has had its materials translated into more than 20 languages. At Afterburner, "Leading the World's Top Corporations to Flawless Execution" is more than just a slogan—it's the foundation of the company. For details on the Embed program, please visit www.AfterburnerPlacement.com.

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