Defense Secretary Honors Tennessee Police Department

Hendersonville Police Department Celebrated for Exceptional Support of Military Reservists

In a heartfelt ceremony held at City Hall, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored the Hendersonville Police Department for receiving the prestigious 2025 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This accolade was initially announced on July 7, 2025, with the Hendersonville department being one of only 15 organizations nationwide to receive this esteemed recognition for their support of milita…

Defense Secretary Honors Tennessee Police Department

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored a local police department for being a recipient of the 2025 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award during a city hall ceremony in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Originally announced July 7, 2025, the Hendersonville Police Department was one of 15 organizations to receive the coveted Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor presen…