A premier utility is often associated with reliable power at the flip of the switch, but that’s just the beginning of Entergy’s role within the communities it serves. As the company continues building on its efforts to keep the grid running safely and securely, diversity, inclusion and belonging remain crucial to achieving Entergy’s vision and mission.

The U.S. Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in Louisiana presented Entergy with its 2019 Pro Patria Award June 4 in New Orleans. Chief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice President Chris Bakken, executive sponsor of Entergy’s Veterans Employee Resource Group, accepted the award from ESGR Louisiana representatives, state committee chair Larry Jones and southeast area chair Ken Demarest. "I'd like to thank you for recognizing us but it's a much more important recognition of our veterans and those in the reserves," Bakken said. "They form the backbone of our country and are also a critical part of our company.”

Terry Gary is a former member of theU.S. Marine Corpsand currently a reliability lineman forEntergy Louisiana, working out of the Jennings Service Center. He’s been part of the Entergy family for 19 years. He and his wife Christie and their five children live in Jennings, Louisiana.