As a member of the National Guard, the call to duty can come at any time, to go anywhere. But when duty calls in your own state, serving one’s country becomes very personal. That's what happened to native Michigander Kyle Woodard, a Comcast Field Operations Installation and Service Communications Technician, and member of the National Guard. In 2015, Woodard received orders to help the people of Flint, Michigan, during the water crisis hitting the community. 

"As soon as I heard that the Guard was going to be assisting in Flint, I jumped at the opportunity to accept my orders and serve the people of my state," said Woodard. "I’m very grateful to help my fellow citizens and do the duty I joined the Guard to perform."

Comcast NBCUniversal shares Woodard’s commitment, and that’s why the company supports employees who go above and beyond for their country. To help, Comcast offers its National Guard and Reserve members 15 days of paid time off to complete their training requirements. If deployed, the company makes up the difference between the employee’s base military pay and what they make at Comcast and continues to provide benefits, including health care, 401K, courtesy services, and other support for up to three years. “This commitment has made a huge difference in the lives of our employees who serve,” Woodard said.

To facilitate and support seamless transitions to and from their military service, Comcast established dedicated Human Resources staff to provide concierge service to support National Guard and Reserve employees, their families, and their supervisors.

“I honestly couldn’t ask for a better military and work dynamic, and I’m very proud to be a member of both organizations,” Woodard said, adding, “Comcast has helped me to grow and learn professionally in my field, and now they’re helping me do the same in my community through the military.”

Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to supporting the local communities that our company, our employees, and our customers call home. Recognizing the urgent needs of the Flint community, nearly 140 local Comcast volunteers turned out to help provide water, water filters, water testing kits, and other materials to residents impacted by the water crisis.

Comcast volunteers in action, as they support the Flint community during the water crisis.

"These acts demonstrate that the company truly cares about the community,” Woodard shared. "With Comcast also providing relief in Flint, I am even more proud to be an employee."

Pictured Above: Kyle Woodard, Comcast Field Operations Installation & Service Communication Technician and member of the National Guard, assisting Flint residents.