Bank Has Demonstrated Support for the National Guard and Reserve

Lincoln, Neb—With the National Guard and Reserve military components comprising about 46 percent of the total available United States military manpower, it is more important than ever that reservists receive support from their civilian employers. Union Bank & Trust has demonstrated support for military personnel that goes well above and beyond what is required by law. The company has become eligible to sign a Department of Defense "5-Star" Statement of Support, which recognizes the company's commitment and support of our national defense.

The Statement of Support ceremony will take place at 1:30pm on Nov. 29 at Union Bank's 4732 Calvert St. location. The statement will be presented by the Nebraska Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, to Union Bank President Angie Muhleisen. Muhleisen will also receive a Department
of Defense Patriot Award for her support of Reserve or National Guard
personnel.

"Union Bank joins an elite group of patriotic employers, less than one percent of employers of Guardsmen and Reservists, who have
achieved the "5-Star" level of recognition by the ESGR and
the Department of Defense," said Nebraska State Chair Arlo Bower. 'We applaud Union Bank for its support of our national defense and employees who proudly serve the call to duty."

To become a "5-Star" employer, Union Bank has:

Signed a Statement of Support publicly demonstrating their support
for their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Reviewed their human resources policies to ensure compliance with
the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act Law (USERRA).

Promotes training for managers and supervisors to effectively manage
their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

Adopted policies and programs that are "Above and Beyond"
what is required by the USERRA Law.

Is an advocate for employee service in the National Guard and Reserve
and helps to promote the mission of ESGR.

Union Bank was formed in 1917 and has 30 locations in Nebraska, including 14 in Lincoln. The family-owned financial institution offers a full range of banking services. For more information, visit www.ubt.com.

ESGR was chartered in 1972 and is an information resource for employers
and members of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR minimizes conflicts between military duties and civilian career responsibilities. Today almost half of the nation's military strength resides in the National Guard and Reserve. For more information, visit www.ESGR.com.