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Letter of Recommendation

First Sergeant Recommendation





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MEMORANDUM FOR AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER/DPAAD.

FROM: <AUTHOR'S RANK FNAME MI. LNAME>
             <WING/OFFICE>
            <MAILING ADDRESS LINE 1>
            <MAILING ADDRESS LINE 2>

SUBJECT: Letter of Recommendation for MSgt <LNAME>, <FNAME>

1. I highly recommend Master Sergeant <FNAME> <LNAME> for selection as First Sergeant. Selecting MSgt <LNAME> to fill this position will allow the Air Force to reap extraordinary benefits because of her professionalism, ability to influence and mold younger Airman.

2. In my 22 years of service I have never met a more diligent Airman and Noncommissioned Officer. She represents the epitome of the Air Force Core values. Master Sergeant <LNAME> will make an outstanding First Sergeant and is the ideal person to mold our young Airman in an ever evolving Air Force. I have personally worked with MSgt <LNAME> for almost 3 years and I have personally witnessed her undying commitment to doing the right thing and to taking care of her subordinates. In fact, her dedication, demeanor and personal actions so impressed me, I personally fought to get her as the <UNIT/SQU/GRP/WING> Branch Superintendent; even before she was promoted to Master Sergeant. Moreover, I've seen her excel in positions that most people would recoil from and not handle as smoothly as she has performed. At all times, MSgt <LNAME> maintained a level-head and ensured that the best possible approaches were taken to solve each issue and concern.

3. MSgt <FNAME> <LNAME> is a very calm, respectful, kind-hearted individual that handles pressure better then most SMSgts or CMSgts with whom I have worked with in my career. She is very comfortable working with seniors and shows the same type of respect to the lowest Airman. She is able to enforce the highest standards among her subordinates with a unique blend of example, counseling, training and consistent leadership. Her dedication and ability to complete any mission is unsurpassed. Yet her greatest attribute is her undying dedication to her subordinates.

4. I cannot over emphasize what a huge mistake it would be not to select this extremely dedicated Noncommissioned Officer as a First Sergeant. She is well suited for the job and will provide the Air Force with the type of leadership and mentorship needed for future Airmen.

5. If there are any other questions regarding MSgt <LNAME>, feel free to contact me at DSN ###-#### or Commercial (###) ###-####.

 




                                                                                 [First M. Last], [Rank]
                                                                                 [Unit]

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Letter Added: 23 July 2007

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