text: ***Jeff Beard***
  
  John Gardner has been with Shentel for two years as a PCS technician in Central 
  Pennsylvania, but for almost a year of that time he was on Naval Reserve duty in Sasebo, 
  Japan. John joined the Reserves after serving 10 years of active duty. In October 2002, 
  he was activated under Noble Eagle-Enduring Freedom as part of the increase in security 
  at bases around the world. John worked on Motorola radios and repeater systems while 
  stationed in Japan. It was tough for the serviceman to be away from his wife and 
  children, but John believes very strongly in serving his country. 