SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard hosted the 2024 Labor Summit at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem, Oregon, on November 14, 2024. Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, along with senior leaders and service members from both the Oregon Army and Air National Guard took part in presentations and hands on demonstrations, highlighting jobs, skills and benefits that the National Guard offers to employers in the local business community.

The event consisted of various presentations for the skills and careers available in the Oregon National Guard. Some of the careers on display included aircraft, engineering, technology, and more. Attendees were able to tour different types of military vehicles and aircraft as well as speak to professionals in different fields of work.

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241114-A-ET257-6918: (left to right) Chief of State Affairs, Oregon Military Department, Sean McCormick, Oregon Army National Guard Lt. Col. Charles Patzner, Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, and Oregon Army National Guard Col. Russell Gibson pause for a photo at the Oregon National Guard 2024 Labor Summit held at the Army Aviation Support Facility, in Salem, Oregon, November 14, 2024. Members of both the Oregon Army and Air National Guard came together at the 2024 Labor Summit to demonstrate jobs, skills, and benefits they can offer to the employees of businesses in the area. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Victoria Paine, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

241114-A-ET257-8246: An Oregon Army National Guard Soldier gives a tour to an attendee at the Oregon National Guard Labor Summit 2024 held at the Army Aviation Support Facility, in Salem, Oregon, November 14, 2024. Members of both the Oregon Army and Air National Guard came together at the 2024 Labor Summit to demonstrate jobs, skills, and benefits they can offer to the employees of businesses in the area. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Victoria Paine, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

241114-A-ET257-5747: Two Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers speak to an attendee at the Oregon National Guard Labor Summit 2024 held at the Army Aviation Support Facility, in Salem, Oregon, November 14, 2024. Members of both the Oregon Army and Air National Guard came together at the 2024 Labor Summit to demonstrate jobs, skills, and benefits they can offer to the employees of businesses in the area. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Victoria Paine, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

241114-A-ET257-3753: Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, and attendees watch a presentation at the Oregon National Guard 2024 Labor Summit held at the Army Aviation Support Facility, in Salem, Oregon, November 14, 2024. Members of both the Oregon Army and Air National Guard came together at the 2024 Labor Summit to demonstrate jobs, skills, and benefits they can offer to the employees of businesses in the area. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Victoria Paine, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

241114-A-ET257-3167: Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Charles Parker speaks to an attendee at the Oregon National Guard 2024 Labor Summit, held at the Army Aviation Support Facility, in Salem, Oregon, November 14, 2024. Members of both the Oregon Army and Air National Guard came together at the 2024 Labor Summit to demonstrate jobs, skills, and benefits they can offer to the employees of businesses in the area. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Victoria Paine, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)